Mikel ArtetaArsenal squad kicks off their pre-season schedule this afternoon with a game against second-tier German outfit, FC Nuremberg† The Gunners have been on training camp in Germany to see some of their new signings, including gabriel jesus expect to get a first run in Arsenal colors in a few hours.
The club will fly to the United States next week for a more high-profile run of pre-season friendlies, where they face Everton in Baltimore before meeting Orlando City and Chelsea in Flordia. Still, while perhaps understated, the game in Germany offers Arteta the opportunity to take control of its players for the first time since the summer break.
Obviously, this kind of competition isn’t all about the result, but it would be very promising to see Jesus on the scoresheet in particular. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
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Arsenal team is in!
Arsenal XI: Turner, Bellerin, Walters, Marie, Tierney, Lokonga, Maitland-Niles, Smith Rowe, Pepe, Nketiah, Nelson.
Subscribers: Runarsson, Okonkwo, Cedric Sousa, Gabriel, Elneny, Smith, Patino, Oulad M’hand, Marquinhos, Martinelli, Balogun, Jesus.
Ready for #2
This is Arsenal’s second pre-season friendly, but the first for supporters after a 5-1 win behind closed doors over Ipswich last time.
Eddie Nketiah scored a hat trick. You can read our report here†
Preparation
Arsenal has been adidas’ headquarters since they flew out, with the likes of Jesus getting to grips with his new teammates.
‘I recognize them’
There will be some familiar faces this afternoon.
Christopher Schindler was a key player for Huddersfield for five years, including two in the Premier League, before moving up to the German second tier.
Mats Møller Dæhli was a supporting actor for Cardiff about eight years ago.
Before the game, Nurnberg unveiled their new kit for the campaign and… it’s pretty fun!
Gunners tipped for more transfer cases
Arsenal “don’t feel they are ready yet” as Mikel Arteta and Edu continue to improve their squad for next season.
Four players have already joined the club this summer, with a £45m deal to bring Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City to north London, the most significant arrival to date.
The Brazil international follows Marquinhos, Matt Turner and Fabio Vieira into the Emirates Stadium, while Arteta is eager to bolster his defense.
Club reacts to Jack Wilshere’s retirement
Loving words from the Gunners to a former player about to re-sign as their U18s manager.
Some new faces to look forward to today
News Arsenal team: Fabio Vieira injured
As mentioned above, new summer recruits Jesus, Marquinhos and Turner should all get their first run-outs in Arsenal colors.
Fabio Vieira, however, has a minor foot injury, which is unlikely to be a factor.