Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Arsenal face Girona in first pre-season friendly
Mikel Arteta's squad wraps up their Spain trip with a clash against Girona.
Arsenal
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Teams
Girona vs Arsenal
Venue
Spain
What happened. Arsenal play Girona in their first official pre-season friendly of the summer, with Arteta expected to speak to the media after the match.
- New signings Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier could feature.
- Young players like Max Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly may get chances.
- Transfer questions on Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior are anticipated.
The match is part of Arsenal's pre-season preparations ahead of the new campaign.
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