Arsenal vs Athletic Club-Lins-ups revealed as pre-season preparations for the Gunners
The last Arsenal pre-season match is against Athletic Club, just over a week before facing Manchester United during the Premier League opening weekend.
The Gunners have had mixed fortunes this summer, beating AC Milan but losing against Rivalham during their tour in Asia.
But the Emirates Cup is a pre-season competition in which they usually prosper, and Mikel Arteta will want his players to show that they are able to participate again this season.
Read the rest to see how the two games line up for this Saturday evening shock.
Arsenal line-up
Arteta opted for a solid team while the preparations for the new campaign accelerate.
David Raya is in order, behind a rear four of Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori.
Martin Zubimenddi obtains the head sign alongside Declan Rice in the midfield.
And Martin Odegaard is in front of him in a slightly more advanced role.
Bukayo Saka is on the right, Gabriel Martinelli occupies his usual left role.
Viktor Gyokerres begins for the Gunners.
Athletics club line
Likewise, the stars are in force for visitors.
Unai Simon is with the goal, behind a defense of Jesus Areso, Dani Vivian, Inigo Lekue and Yuri Berchiche.
In front of them present two Inigo Ruiz of Galarreta and Mikel Jaucregizar.
Unai Garcia will play a more advanced role with BΓ©renger and Nico Williams on each side of him.
Captain Inaki Williams leads the line.
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