(4-2-3-1) Gyokeres injured in training to be replaced by Academy striker, Dowman to start ahead of saka”, Predicted Arsenal line up vs Villarreal tomorrow – as Arteta makes strong Six changes to formal XI
(4-2-3-1) Gyokeres injured in training to be replaced by Academy striker, Dowman to start ahead of saka”, Predicted Arsenal line up vs Villarreal tomorrow – as Arteta makes strong Six changes to formal XI
For the first time since the 2024-25 campaign drew to a close, Arsenal return to their beloved Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, when Villarreal are the visitors for their penultimate pre-season friendly.
The Gunners have some wrongs to right after Thursday’s loss to Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong, while the Yellow Submarine are yet to win a single same this summer, and here Sports Mole provides all the information you need to know about how to tune into the event.
What time does Arsenal vs. Villarreal kick off?
Arsenal’s pre-season clash with Villarreal is a 6pm kickoff in the UK.
Meanwhile, the game will begin at 7pm for viewers in Spain.
Where is Arsenal vs. Villarreal being played?
The Gunners and the Yellow Submarine are locking horns at the Emirates Stadium, where Mikel Arteta’s men are seeking revenge for their 2020-21 Europa League semi-final loss to the Spanish side.
Villarreal held Arsenal to a goalless draw in North London that year to seal a 2-1 aggregate win, although the Gunners prevailed 3-0 at the same ground in the second leg of their 2008-09 Champions League quarter-final.
How to watch Arsenal vs. Villarreal in the UK
TV channels
Arsenal’s clash with Villarreal will not be shown live on TV in the UK.
Online streaming
Arsenal will be streaming the match live on their official website and app for a current price of £4.99, although that fee will rise after 9am on Wednesday.
Alternatively, fans can pay £8.99 to watch both the Villarreal encounter and the Emirates Cup clash against Athletic Bilbao on August 9, which is also available for £4.99 as a standalone fixture.
Highlights
Arsenal and Villarreal will be expected to upload match highlights to their official websites and YouTube channels shortly after the full-time whistle has blown.
In addition, the two clubs’ social media accounts will likely post goals and other notable snippets during the game.
What is at stake for Arsenal and Villarreal?
Arsenal have pride to restore after falling to a limp defeat to North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on July 31, where the Gunners were undone by a sensational long-range goal from Pape Sarr in Hong Kong.
Arteta’s men may also feel that vengeance is on the menu after their Europa League heartache at the hands of the Yellow Submarine four years ago, while new signings Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard and Cristhian Mosquera could all turn out at the Emirates for the first time.
Meanwhile, Villarreal have endured a miserable pre-season campaign and are yet to win a single match this summer so far, drawing four and losing two of their six warm-up games.
Marcelino’s men were most recently held to a 1-1 stalemate by Leeds United, where Nicolas Pepe – Arsenal’s former record signing – was among the starters.
