The Premier League leaders have the chance to kick off the Premier League weekend with another significant triumph when they take on Aston Villa in the West Midlands. Gunners supporters have resented Unai Emery’s Villans for the role they played in compromising their title dream two seasons ago,

Build-up to Brentford v Leeds in the Premier League after Sunderland beat rivals Newcastle, plus wins for Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.

Sunderland took an early second-half lead in the Wear-Tyne derby after Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade put through his own net.