The Emirates faithful will catch a glimpse of Arsenal‘s new additions for the first time on Wednesday, as the Gunners take on Villarreal.
Five of the club’s fresh faces were in action out in the Far East, including Viktor Gyökeres, who eventually completed a £63.5 million ($87 million) move at the end of July and appeared in Arsenal colours for the first time in the maiden North London Derby played overseas.
For many, the Swede is Arteta’s missing piece, but Gyökeres’s relentless scoring habit in Portugal combined with Arsenal’s desperation for a sharpshooter means expectations are sky-high. His cameo against Tottenham Hotspur was a non-event, but there are two more opportunities for Gyökeres to get minutes under his belt before the Gunners travel to Old Trafford for their first game of the 2025–26 Premier League season.
Here’s how Arsenal could line up for their home friendly against Villarreal.
