ARSENAL VS BARCELONA: PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY PREVIEW
ARSENAL continue their pre-season US tour with a mouthwatering fixture against Spanish champions Barcelona. The Gunners lost twice in one night to bitter Premier League rivals Manchester United last time out. But they’ll be hoping to bounce back against the Catalonian giants who recently had to fight off a virus outbreak in the camp.
Kick-off time: 3:30am BST
Live stream: Arsenal.com
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Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures and results
This is what Arsenal has in-store for the rest of their pre-season schedule:
– July 8: Arsenal 1-1 Watford (London Colney)
– July 13: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal (Max-Morlock-Stadion)
– July 20: MLS All Stars 0-5 Arsenal (Audi Field, Washington DC)
– July 22: Arsenal 0-2 Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)
– July 26: Arsenal vs Barcelona (SoFi Stadium, LA) – 3:30am
– July 27: Arsenal vs Monaco – Emirates Cup (Emirates Stadium) – 6pm
– August 6: Man City vs Arsenal – Community Shield (Wembley) – 4pm
Welcome to Arsenal vs Barcelona
It feels like the good old days have returned as Premier League top dog Arsenal play La Liga champions Barcelona in a pre-season ‘friendly’ match – and all the action will unfold LIVE on SunSport.
The Gunners have had quite the rollercoaster of a US tour as they hammered the MLS All-Stars 5-0 while giving their £105million man Declan Rice some minutes. But then on July 22, Mikel Arteta’s men lost twice in one game to their Premier League bitter rivals Manchester United – 2-0 within 90 minutes and 5-3 on penalties.
However, Arteta won’t be panicking yet as it’s only pre-season and he’ll know that a win against Barcelona would immediately lift the spirits after a poor showing on Saturday. The only problem for the North London outfit is that Barca will be in good spirits having recently cruised past J1 League side Vissel Kobe in their recent fixture.
Stick with us as coming up, we’ll have any breaking news, injuries, and team news all before kick-off at 12:30am BST.
Arsenal’s Pre-Season Form
Arsenal’s pre-season campaign has been a mixed bag so far. They started off with a 1-1 draw against Watford, followed by another 1-1 draw against Nurnberg. However, they bounced back in style with a dominant 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars.
Unfortunately, their momentum was halted by a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Manchester United. Despite the defeat, manager Mikel Arteta remains optimistic and sees the match against Barcelona as an opportunity to regain confidence and showcase the team’s potential.
Barcelona’s Pre-Season Form
Barcelona, on the other hand, has had a more successful pre-season campaign. They recently defeated J1 League side Vissel Kobe in a comfortable victory. The team will be looking to build on this positive result and continue their winning streak against Arsenal.
Key Players to Watch
For Arsenal, all eyes will be on their new signing Declan Rice. The £105million man has already made an impact in the team’s pre-season matches and will be eager to prove his worth against Barcelona. Additionally, the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka will be crucial in providing attacking threats.
Barcelona, on the other hand, will rely on their star players such as Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to lead the team’s attack. The duo has shown their quality in previous seasons and will be looking to continue their impressive form.
Conclusion
The Arsenal vs Barcelona pre-season friendly promises to be an exciting match between two top clubs. Both teams will be aiming to showcase their abilities and gain momentum ahead of the upcoming season. Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat, while Barcelona will be aiming to continue their winning streak. Football fans around the world will be eagerly watching this clash of giants.