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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Arsenal vs Villarreal
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COMPETITION :
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Club Friendlies
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| DATE: |
06-08-2025
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TIME:
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10.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
09.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Emirates Stadium
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Arsenal supporters at the Emirates are set for an exciting evening as they welcome five of the club’s six summer signings to home soil for the first time. Viktor Gyokeres, Cristhian Mosquera, Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Christian Norgaard – all of whom made their non-competitive debuts during the pre-season tour of Asia – are expected to feature in front of the home crowd.
Meanwhile, Noni Madueke, who was given time to recover after his Club World Cup exploits with Chelsea, could finally make his first appearance in red and white. His potential involvement comes at a crucial time, with Leandro Trossard joining Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Jurrien Timber on the injury list, while Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined for several more months as he recovers from his ACL injury.
Jesus’ lengthy absence mirrors that of Villarreal defender Logan Costa, who suffered a serious cruciate ligament rupture in a friendly against Basel and now faces a prolonged spell out of action.
Despite Costa’s setback, Marcelino’s Villarreal side arrives in good shape. Wednesday’s clash will also mark the return of two familiar faces to North London, with former Arsenal players Nicolas Pepe and Denis Suarez now part of the Yellow Submarine squad.
In addition, Villarreal are reportedly close to completing a deal for free agent Thomas Partey. However, the Ghanaian midfielder will not feature in the match, as his court hearing on charges of rape and sexual assault takes place just a day before the fixture.