Arsenal return to Emirates Stadium for their final pre-season test against Borussia Dortmund, with manager Mikel Arteta easing key players back into action ahead of their Premier League title defence. The Gunners, who finished last season 7 points clear of Manchester City with 85 points (26W-7D-5L), will look to fine-tune their squad after an inconsistent summer campaign.
Who is available for Arsenal?
Arteta’s squad remains depleted as several senior stars continue their post-World Cup recovery. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, David Raya, Eberechi Eze, and Martin Zubimendi are still unavailable, while William Saliba and Jurriën Timber are sidelined by long-term injuries. However, captain Martin Ødegaard has returned to full training and could make a cameo appearance. New signings Bruno Guimarães (£75m) and Christos Tzolis may also feature, alongside potential debutant Illan Meslier.
What’s the form guide?
Arsenal’s pre-season has been mixed, with a 4-1 win over Girona followed by a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis. Dortmund, meanwhile, have split their four friendlies, including a 1-0 loss to Cerezo Osaka. Both sides will use this match to build momentum before their league campaigns begin.
How to watch
The match will be streamed live and for free on the Official Arsenal YouTube Channel. Kick-off is at 2pm BST on Sunday, 9th August.
Arsenal enter the new season on a five-game winning streak (WWWWW), having scored 71 goals and conceded just 27 in the Premier League last term. Their last competitive match was a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on 24th May 2026.
