An aggressive summer was projected on the red half of north London off the back of another trophy-less season, and new sporting director Andrea Berta has delivered Mikel Arteta six new signings.
Of those, Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres arrives with the grandest expectations, with many attributing Arsenal’s shortcomings last season to the absence of a sharpshooter. Whether or not Gyökeres is indeed the missing piece will be revealed in time, and the Swedish international is preparing for his first Emirates outing on Wednesday.
Arsenal take on a Villarreal side preparing for their return to the Champions League in 2025–26, but are having to navigate the losses of star playmaker Alex Baena and burgeoning striker Thierno Barry.
The Emirates faithful is in an anticipatory mood, but the upcoming friendly will also be available via stream for those not in attendance.
Here is how supporters can tune into Wednesday’s action.
