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Arsenal return to home action on Wednesday as they continue their pre-season campaign against Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are back in north London after completing a three-game tour of Asia. Victories over AC Milan and Newcastle kickstarted the campaign, but Mikel Arteta's side fell to defeat at the hands of north London rivals Tottenham to conclude their time in the continent.
Villarreal are currently winless in pre-season, drawing three and losing one. In their last outing, the Yellow Submarine held newly promoted Premier League side Leeds to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
Marcelino's side will be looking to get a first win of their season preparations under their belt while Arsenal will be eager to bounce back following their slip-up against Spurs.
Here's our preview of Arsenal's pre-season matchup with La Liga side Villarreal at the Emirates.
Arsenal vs Villarreal: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
What time does Arsenal vs Villarreal kick off?
Arsenal vs Villarreal kicks off on Wednesday 6 August at 18:00 BST.
- When is kick off? Wednesday 6 August, 2025
- What time is kick off? 18:00 BST
- Where is it played? Emirates Stadium
Arsenal vs Villarreal last five meetings
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
6 May 2021 | Arsenal 0-0 Villarreal | Europa League |
29 April 2021 | Villarreal 2-1 Arsenal | Europa League |
15 April 2009 | Arsenal 3-0 Villarreal | Champions League |
7 April 2009 | Villarreal 1-1 Arsenal | Champions League |
25 April 2006 | Villarreal 0-0 Arsenal | Champions League |
Arsenal vs Villarreal head-to-head record
Club | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
Arsenal | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Villarreal | 1 | 3 | 2 |
How to watch Arsenal vs Villarreal
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Arsenal.com (with Pre-Season Pass) |
Arsenal team news
Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori are all doubts as they continue their respective recoveries from injury after missing the defeat to Tottenham. Leandro Trossard is also likely to be unavailable after suffering a knock against Spurs.
Viktor Gyokeres could make his first appearance at the Emirates after making his Arsenal debut last time out. Having come off the bench in the previous game, he could be in line for a start this time round. Fellow new signing Noni Madueke may play his maiden game as a Gunner after missing his side's tour of Asia.
Academy star Max Dowman has the potential to continue being involved after impressing in Arsenal's first three pre-season games.
Gabriel Jesus remains a long-term absentee for the Gunners.
Villarreal team news
Villarreal could bring two former Arsenal players to the Emirates Stadium in the form of Nicolas Pepe and Denis Suarez.
The Gunners' former record signing recently signed a contract extension after first joining the Yellow Submarine ahead of last season.
Arsenal vs Villarreal score prediction
While Villarreal will be looking for their first win of pre-season and are likely to provide a tough test, Arsenal should be winning this tie with ease.
The Gunners have a far superior squad in terms of ability and should be eager to bounce back from the blip they suffered against Spurs. With the beginning of the Premier League season drawing closer, Arteta is likely to be willing to field a stronger side similar to the one that will play throughout the upcoming campaign.
This should be a straightforward game for Arsenal and despite Villarreal being likely to cause a few problems, they should secure a dominant win at the Emirates.