Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund – Predicted lineup and team news

Arsenal return to the Emirates this Sunday for a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.

The Premier League champions have had a mostly positive summer but now seek a response after their most recent setback. Mikel Arteta’s side began pre-season with a convincing 4-1 victory over Girona, but their momentum was halted in Dublin where they were beaten 3-1 by Real Betis.

Arsenal team news

Arteta will field a significantly altered squad as he gradually reintroduces senior players following longer breaks after the World Cup.

Several key internationals — Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, David Raya, Eberechi Eze and Martín Zubimendi — are still unavailable.

There is encouraging news, though: captain Martin Ødegaard has returned to full training and is likely to play a short 30-minute cameo from the bench.

At the back, Arsenal remain stretched, with William Saliba out long-term due to a back problem and Jurriën Timber unlikely to feature after summer surgery.

Young Louie Copley is also sidelined after suffering an ACL rupture in pre-season. Supporters might see new high-profile signing Bruno Guimarães, who could be introduced as a substitute, and potential home debuts for Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier.

Arsenal predicted lineup

Possible Arsenal starting XI: Meslier; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Vieira, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Gyokeres, Martinelli

When will the match kick off?

The match will kick off at 2pm BST on Sunday, 9th August.

How to watch Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund?

In the UK you can watch Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund live and free on the Official Arsenal YouTube Channel.

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