Mikel Arteta to reach 250 Premier League games with Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set to reach a significant milestone, presiding over his 250th Premier League match with a single club during Arsenal's upcoming fixture against Aston Villa. Arteta becomes only the 10th manager to achieve this feat at one club.

The match at Villa Park comes at a time of contrasting fortunes for the two sides. Arsenal enters the game following a 3-0 victory over Coventry City, while Aston Villa is looking to recover from a heavy 0-4 opening defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Aston Villa faces challenges following the departure of several key players who were part of their Europa League winning squad, including Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez, and Morgan Rogers. Manager Unai Emery has noted the need for time to rebuild the squad with new signings.