Chris Sutton predicts the score when Arsenal face Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend

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Arsenal kicked off their Premier League account with a 2-0 victory against Wolves on Saturday afternoon.

Mikel Arteta’s side look comfortable doing it, too, and Kai Havertz really impressed for The Gunners, netting a well-taken head.

Now, they must turn their attention towards Aston Villa and Chris Sutton has just previewed and predicted the clash.

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Chris Sutton predicts Arsenal to beat Aston Villa

Sutton, on the BBC Sport website, delivered his verdict on Arsenal’s clash against Aston Villa on Saturday.

“I can’t wait for this one,” the former Blackburn Rovers striker said.

“Aston Villa did the double over Arsenal last season. But Mikel Arteta is using all his innovations, including hiring pickpockets to make sure his team are alert.

“It would have been interesting had one of his players caught the pickpockets taking their stuff…”

Sutton continued: “Arsenal really had control over Wolves last week and VIlla are at home after a big win against West Ham.

It smells of a draw but I am going to say Arteta’s Arsenal will pickpocket Aston Villa and edge it.”

Sutton predicted The Gunners to win 2-1.

Arsenal will be keen to right the wrongs of last season vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa completed the double over Arsenal last season, winning 1-0 at Villa Park and 2-0 at the Emirates – which was the clash which handed Manchester City the edge in the title race.

So, Arteta’s men will be keen to right the wrongs and produce a real statement performance.

Villa were 2-1 victors against West Ham United in their Premier League opener and look really strong once again this term.