rsenal host Seville in the Emirates Cup today as they play their last preseason game before the serious stuff kicks off next week.
Mikel ArtetaHowever, the lace have appeared in good shape all summer lost their unbeaten record in a behind closed doors clash with Brentford in midweek.
It is clearly difficult to place too much emphasis on non-competitive games, although few would doubt that Chelsea’s 4-0 destruction was thrilling for a group of supporters who have seen their club spend a lot of money again this summer.
All of Kieran Tierney, Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu have been involved in training since the squad returned to London from their impressive tour of the United States, while Arteta has dismissed suggestions that in-form star signing Gabriel Jesus picked up something other than a slight knock during Chelsea game in orlando.
Given that not many of Arteta’s key players were seen in the loss to Brentford, it seems reasonable to expect a strong starting line-up today as the Premier League opening to Crystal Palace looms on Friday night.
Arsenal predicted XI: Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Elneny, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Injured: Fabio Vieira (foot)