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Arsenal's EPL credentials face Aston Villa test

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Arsenal's Thomas Partey in action against Wolves last Saturday. [AFP]

Arsenal's Premier League title aspirations face an early test away at bogey team Aston Villa on Saturday, while Manchester United's defence are set for a stiff examination at Brighton.

After a chaotic summer at Stamford Bridge and an opening defeat to Manchester City, Chelsea are looking to steady the ship and give manager Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win at Wolves.

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