As their pre-season moves into the final stretch before the start of the Premier League, Arsenal will face another challenge on Wednesday. This time, the Gunners will face Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium, a team that has yet to win before the start of LaLiga despite having played six preparation games.
Arsenal team news
Arsenal once again left their fans very worried after losing 1-0 to Newcastle, with Mikel Arteta's side being dominated by Thomas Frank's men in Hong Kong thanks to Pepe Sarr's goal, with the Senegalese midfielder scoring from midfield. Although the absence of the VAR had an impact on the defeat due to Richarlison's foul, this result draws negative attention.
Returning to the Emirates Stadium will be essential for the start of the season, given that the Gunners have won just one of their last five home games.
Arsenal predicted lineups vs Villarreal: Raya; White, Saliba, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Arroz; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Villarreal team news
Meanwhile, Villarreal have played three games in the UK to prepare for LaLiga, and coach Marcelino Garcia Toral will need to adjust many tactical aspects of his team after failing to win so far. The team drew against Leeds United, Basel, Real Oviedo and St. Gallen, as well as picking up defeats against Sporting and Genoa.
However, it's worth remembering that Villarreal finished fifth last season and will be playing in the UEFA Champions League, where they recently faced the Gunners and achieved good results. Nicolas Pepe and Denis Suarez, former Arsenal players, will be some of Villarreal's standout players.
Villarreal predicted lineup vs Arsenal: Júnior; Foyth, Mourino, Marin, Cardona; Pepe, Gueye, Parejo, Pino; Eyong, Moreno
Arsenal vs Villarreal
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Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Villarreal