Ollie Watkins the man to watch back at Brentford
Much of the attention at the Gtech this afternoon will be on Ollie Watkins, who has an outstanding record against his former club.
The England striker has scored on each of his last two visits to Brentford and has been directly involved in 13 goals in his past 18 Premier League appearances in London.
Unai Emery knows he needs his No 11 to fire, after Villa mustered just three shots in last week's 0-0 draw with Newcastle — the fewest of any team in the division on matchday one.
Emery welcomes goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez back from suspension, while Pau Torres joins Tyrone Mings at centre-back.
Brentford, for their part, are without Yoane Wissa and instead turn to Igor Thiago to lead the line. Mikkel Damsgaard returns to the XI after becoming a father, while new boss Keith Andrews is relishing his first Premier League home game in charge.
'We want to make our environment an uncomfortable place for clubs to come,' he said.
With 75 goals scored at this ground last season — more than at any other venue — supporters should be in for a spectacle.
Parker wants Turf Moor to roar Burnley home
Burnley's Premier League return began with a sobering 3-0 defeat at Tottenham, but Scott Parker has challenged his players to draw strength from Turf Moor this afternoon.
He makes two changes, with Jacob Bruun Larsen and young midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu — making his first top-flight start — both coming into the XI.
'The fans were crucial last year… they were a driving force,' Parker said this week. 'There's going to be some adversity, but I've absolutely no doubt our fanbase can help this young team.'
Sunderland, though, arrive with confidence after a thumping 3-0 win over West Ham last time out. Regis Le Bris is forced into one change as Omar Alderete replaces Jenson Seelt in central defence, but otherwise it's the same XI that started so brightly in their top-flight return.
New signing Arthur Masuaku waits on the bench, ready for a possible debut, while Nordi Mukiele is still settling in. Burnley were 24 points clear of the Black Cats last season, but the form book has been torn up and both clubs know how important this early-season clash could prove.
Wolves chasing first points but Vitality holds no fear
By Robert Summerscales
Wolves arrive on the south coast looking for a response after being swept aside by Manchester City on opening weekend.
Vitor Pereira has put his faith in Colombian winger Jhon Arias, who starts for the first time since arriving this summer.
All eyes will also be on Jorgen Strand Larsen, with speculation linking him to Newcastle.
But Pereira insisted this week: 'I watch him in training and he’s committed. He's preparing himself to play against Bournemouth.'
Bournemouth, meanwhile, are unchanged from their 4-2 defeat at Anfield, when Antoine Semenyo's double briefly had Liverpool rattled.
The Ghanaian striker has 13 goals since the start of last season and looks like Iraola's main weapon.
Wolves have history on their side, unbeaten in five league visits to the Vitality, but this one feels delicately poised with both teams hunting their first points of the season.
Keith Andrews was just teasing us
So Keith Andrews was just teasing us.
In his pre-match press conference, the new Brentford boss had revealed that wantaway star Yoane Wissa was back training with the squad despite deleting all references to the club from his social media account and even hinting he might feature against Aston Villa.
Well, he's not. He's not in the squad. Thiago starts up front with new signing Dango Ouatarra also in the XI.
For Villa, Emi Martinez returns between the sticks despite Marco Bizot putting in a supreme performance against Newcastle.
Burnley vs Sunderland team news
By Robert Summerscales
Scott Parker makes two changes to the Burnley team beaten by Spurs. Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lesley Ugochukwu come in, with the latter making his first Premier League start.
Sunderland are forced into one switch as Jenson Seelt misses out after a knock against West Ham. Omar Alderete takes his place in central defence, while new signings Nordi Mukiele and Arthur Masuaku are among the substitutes.
Burnley XI: Dubrabka, Walker, Hartman, Esteve, Bruun Larsen, Ugochukwu, Foster, Anthony, Ekdal, Cullen, Hannibal.
Subs: Weis, Worrall, Edwards, Tchaouna, Flemming, Ramsey, Sonne, Pires, Laurent.
Sunderland XI: Roefs, Hume, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo, Diarra, Xhaka, Sadiki, Talbi, Mayenda, Adingra.
Subs: Patterson, Seelt, Masuaku, Neil, Roberts, Rigg, Le Fée, Guiu, Isidor.
Bournemouth vs Wolves team news
By Robert Summerscales
Andoni Iraola names an unchanged Bournemouth XI from the side that pushed Liverpool hard on opening day. Antoine Semenyo, who struck twice at Anfield, leads the attack. New signings Amine Adli and Ben Doak, plus fit-again Justin Kluivert, are on the bench.
Vitor Pereira hands Jhon Arias his full debut for Wolves in place of Andre, who drops to the bench. Fellow summer recruit Jackson Tchatchoua is also among the substitutes.
Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Semenyo, Scott, Tavernier, Brooks, Evanilson.
Subs: Dennis, Araujo, Christie, Gannon-Doak, Adli, Kluivert, Soler, Kroupi, Hill.
Wolves XI: Jose Sa, Doherty, Agbadou, Toti Gomes, Hoever, Arias, Joao Gomes, Moller Wolfe, Munetsi, Strand Larsen, Bellegarde.
Subs: Johnstone, Hugo Bueno, Santiago Bueno, Andre, Hwang, Mosquera, Rodrigo Gomes, Fer Lopez, Tchatchoua.
Brentford vs Aston Villa team news
By Robert Summerscales
Brentford are without Yoane Wissa, who is not in today's squad, so Igor Thiago leads the line at the Gtech. Mikkel Damsgaard returns to the XI after becoming a father last weekend.
Unai Emery recalls Emiliano Martinez in goal after suspension, while Pau Torres partners Tyrone Mings at centre-back. Ollie Watkins starts up front against his former club.
Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Yarmoliuk, Henderson, Damsgaard, Outtara, Schade, Thiago.
Subs: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Henry, Jensen, Carvalho, Onyeka, Milambo, Ajer, Peart-Harris.
Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Mings, Torres, Digne, Onana, Kamara, Tielemans, Rogers, McGinn, Watkins.
Subs: Bizot, Proctor, Bogarde, Maatsen, Rowe, Buendia, Malen, Guessand, Burrowes.