Arsenal are set to undergo a late pre-season as the Gunners begin preparations for their Premier League title defence.
Mikel Arteta’s side ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League last season and will start as favourites to defend their crown.
Arsenal have opted for a packed mini pre-season this summer. The North Londoners are keen to hand those involved in this summer’s World Cup substantial rest, with Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, David Raya, and William Saliba all reaching the tournament’s final weekend.
As a result, Arsenal will play their first official pre-season fixture against Girona on August 1st. The Gunners follow that with a clash against Real Betis, before facing Borussia Dortmund and Como in the Emirates Cup.
Those games proceed the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 16th.
Arsenal pre-season fixtures and schedule
August 1: Girona vs Arsenal – Girona, 7pm
August 5: Arsenal vs Real Betis – Dublin, 7.30pm
August 9: Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund – Emirates Stadium, 2pm
August 12: Arsenal vs Como – Emirates Stadium, 7.30pm
August 16: Community Shield – Arsenal vs Man City, Cardiff, 3pm
