Sunday brings a trophy match, sort of, kind of, when Arsenal FC hosts Borussia Dortmund. The Emirates Cup is silverware, but as it's of the preseason variety, it's not a "real trophy." The format/competition, after all, was mostly created for the cause of raising brand awareness, not athletic prowess. Still if you are going to play the game, you will play to win, because as … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal Starting XI Predictions (Preseason Friendly)
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Arsenal Predicted Starting XI vs Real Betis (Preseason Friendly)
Arsenal got their Catalonia trip off to a rip roaring start, as they thrashed Spanish side Girona 4-1 over the weekend. Kai Havertz (Germany), Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden) and Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) all returned from post World Cup holiday to feature for 33 minutes. It was an intentional substitution pattern as the trio are being minutes managed, and thus eased back into the … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted Starting XI vs Real Betis (Preseason Friendly)
Arsenal Predicted Starting XI vs Girona (Preseason Friendly)
Arsenal are now on preseason tour, setting up shop in Catalonia. Due to a lack of down time this summer, because of the expanded World Cup format, Arsenal football club elected to reduce their travel load. The reigning Premier League champions are holding a training camp in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The north Londoners will take on the local La Liga side, before traveling to … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted Starting XI vs Girona (Preseason Friendly)
Arsenal Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Crystal Palace
It's a London derby in the League Cup, when Crystal Palace visits Arsenal FC for a quarterfinal clash. Arsenal keep on winning, but doing so in a much more pragmatic way as of late. They are not playing beautiful swash-buckling football right now. And with festive period fixture congestion about to start, manager Mikel Arteta will likely rotate his side against Crystal Palace. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Port Vale F.C.
A score draw is a result that feels pretty much like it sounds- a true stalemate that leaves you right back where you were before kickoff. Arsenal and Manchester City played to a 1-1 tie yesterday, with both of these Premier League title contenders still chasing Liverpool F.C. at the top of the table. Now both Arsenal (who visit Port Vale F.C.) and Man City (who travel to … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Port Vale F.C.
Arsenal Starting Lineup Prediction vs Villarreal
On Thursday, Chelsea turned Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed out on the first North London Derby staged overseas. However, it was just an exhibition, so the reason he missed out was just precautionary. He'll be back when Arsenal hosts Villarreal on Wednesday night. “He felt something as well in the game against Newcastle,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said in … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting Lineup Prediction vs Villarreal
Arsenal FC vs Tottenham Hotspur Starting Lineup Predictions
Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur have traveled to the Far East for their preseason tour adventure, with a clash against one another up next on the docket. It's a North London derby, but preseason style, and against an Asian backdrop. While this is just an exhibition, both clubs will want to put a smile on the faces of their fans in attendance. Hence we'll see strong first … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC vs Tottenham Hotspur Starting Lineup Predictions
Arsenal FC Team News vs AC Milan: Zubimendi, Norgaard, Kepa, Jesus
Arsenal FC have brought their 30-man squad to Singapore, where they'll stage the first two friendlies in their three match Asia Tour. The Gunners will take on AC Milan in Singapore on Wednesday night. Arsenal have signed four players this summer: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea, £5 million), Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad, £51m), Christian Nørgaard (Brentford, £15m) and Noni … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Team News vs AC Milan: Zubimendi, Norgaard, Kepa, Jesus
Chelsea FC Team News vs Palmeiras: Kepa, Caicedo, Gittens, Pedro
Lots of Chelsea FC team news, of all sorts, ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup clash with Palmeiras on the Fourth of July. Let's start with the roster makeover, via the summer transfer window. Kepa Arrizabalaga, who broke the world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper when he moved over in 2018 from his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao, has officially joined Arsenal. Kepa signed … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Palmeiras: Kepa, Caicedo, Gittens, Pedro
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mike Maignan
Chelsea FC are going to have a very busy summer transfer window, with plenty of comings and goings. And on this silly season Sunday we'll discuss the likely outbound Kepa Arrizabalaga, as well as the potentially inbound Mike Maignan. So let's get this goalkeepers invited only party started with the latest on the Kepa narrative. The Spaniard became the most expensive … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mike Maignan