The match against Betis highlighted concerns regarding player fitness and squad depth, with Arteta visibly frustrated by the performance. Several key players who participated in the FIFA World Cup are still unavailable, including Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, and David Raya. Additionally, William Saliba remains out due to a back injury. However, captain Martin Ødegaard is anticipated to make his first appearance of the pre-season, as the team aims to display improved sharpness in front of their home supporters, celebrating their championship title for the first time.
Dortmund's Pre-Season Journey
Borussia Dortmund, now under the guidance of new head coach Niko Kovac, arrives in London following a mixed pre-season campaign. The German side has recorded victories against Rot-Weiss Oberhausen (3-1) and FC Tokyo (1-0), but they have also faced setbacks, losing to Fortuna Dusseldorf (1-2) and Cerezo Osaka (0-1) during their tour in Japan. This match against Arsenal serves as a crucial warm-up before they take on Roma next weekend, leading up to their season opener against Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup.
Match Details and Viewing Options
The highly anticipated match between Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 p.m. BST (6:30 p.m. IST) at the Emirates Stadium. Fans can catch the action live through Arsenal's official website and app, with options for a pre-season or match pass. In India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, viewers can also watch the game on FanCode or the Arsenal YouTube channel, with a FanCode match pass offering a more affordable option. While there is a possibility of a free live stream on Arsenal's YouTube channel, the club has yet to confirm this arrangement.
