Arsenal Prepares for Emirates Cup Clash Against Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal continues their pre-season campaign as they face Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup.
Mikel Arteta’s team faced a setback as Vinicius Jr chose to extend his contract with Real Madrid instead of joining the Gunners.
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Adding to the challenges, a loss against Real Betis prompted Arteta to seek solutions as they gear up for the upcoming Community Shield against Manchester City.
With facing Dortmund and Como ahead, Arsenal aims to build momentum in their final week before the match against the FA Cup holders in Cardiff.
Arteta is actively pursuing new signings following the missed opportunity with Vinicius Jr. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming friendly against the Bundesliga team:
The match against Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 PM BST on Sunday, August 9, at the Emirates Stadium, London.
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How can I watch it?
After technical difficulties affected the friendly against Girona shown on Arsenal’s website and app, the match with Real Betis will not be available on those platforms. Supporters who purchased access to either match are entitled to a refund, which can be obtained here.
This match is accessible for free on the Arsenal YouTube channel, including in the UK, although certain regions may be restricted; more details are available here.
Fans can also follow the live action through The Independent’s live blog.
Arsenal will look to gain momentum after a setback against Real Betis (Getty)
Team news
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes made their return for Arsenal in the 3-1 defeat to Real Betis.
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Young player Louie Copley sustained a serious injury and may face an extended recovery period. Arteta shared that “the mechanism is not too positive.”
Captain Martin Odegaard has returned from holiday and may feature in the squad for the first time this pre-season.
Dortmund is expected to be without Carney Chukwuemeka due to a knee injury, while Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck are also sidelined.
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund predicted line-up
Arsenal possible XI: Meslier; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Vieira, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Borussia Dortmund possible XI: Drewes; Reggiani, Anton, Ritter; Svensson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Beier; Silva, Karetsas; Guirassy
Arsenal continue their pre-season against Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup.
Mikel Arteta’s side suffered a blow after Vinicius Jr snubbed the opportunity to join the Gunners and opted for a long-term extension at Real Madrid.
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And a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis left Arteta searching for answers just over a week out from the traditional curtain raiser against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
With Dortmund and Como to come, Arsenal will hope to gain momentum in their last week before facing the FA Cup holders in Cardiff.
While Arteta will be pushing for new additions and alternative targets after missing out on Vinicius Jr. Here’s everything you need to know about the pre-season friendly against the Bundesliga giants:
Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund kicks off at 2:00pm BST on Sunday 9 August at the Emirates Stadium, London.
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How can I watch it?
After technical issues plagued the friendly against Girona that was being shown on Arsenal’s website and app, the clash with Real Betis will now not be shown on either platform and all supporters who bought access to either the Girona match or the whole pre-season bundle are entitled to a full refund, which you can find out about here.
The match with Dortmund is available for free on the Arsenal YouTube channel, including in the UK, though some territories are excluded with more information here.
You can also follow the match live through The Independent’s minute-by-minute live blog.
Arsenal will look to gain momentum after a setback against Real Betis (Getty)
Team news
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes returned for Arsenal in the 3-1 loss to Real Betis.
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Youngster Louie Copley suffered a serious injury and could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Arteta’s latest update stated: “It doesn’t look good; the mechanism is not too positive.”
Captain Martin Odegaard has returned from holiday and could feature in pre-season for the first time.
Dortmund are set to miss Carney Chukwuemeka, who has picked up a knee injury, with Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck also out.
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund predicted line-up
Arsenal possible XI: Meslier; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Vieira, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Borussia Dortmund possible XI: Drewes; Reggiani, Anton, Ritter; Svensson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Beier; Silva, Karetsas; Guirassy
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