Dutch footballer who plays left-back for Aston Villa and the Netherlands
Arsenal have started their Premier League title defence with commanding wins, including a 3-0 victory over Coventry and a 2-1 comeback win over Chelsea in the London derby. Mikel Arteta has fielded a settled, attacking side bolstered by signings such as Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimarães; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard have driven Arsenal to maximum points and two clean sheets early in the season.
Arsenal has opened its season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Aston Villa, continuing their run of form and leaving questions for Villa as they rebuild after a turbulent transfer window.
Paris Saint-Germain has beaten Aston Villa 2-1 in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened, Villa teenager Brian Madjo levelled, and Desire Doue scored the winner after a VAR review awarded the goal. Somali referee Omar Artan, controversially denied a US World Cup visa, officiated the match.
Chelsea has completed the signing of Emi Martínez on a three-year contract for 7.5 million pounds. The goalkeeper has declared he is ready to help the club win titles, following a career at Aston Villa and success with Argentina.