Second division team 1. FC Nürnberg will host a pre-season friendly against  Arsenal, on July 13th in a match their Sporting Director has called “an absolute endurance test”.

NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 08: Mikel Arteta, head coach of Arsenal talks to his players during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
NUREMBERG, GERMANY – JULY 08: Mikel Arteta, head coach of Arsenal talks to his players during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
  • Arsenal will face 1. FC Nürnberg in a pre-season friendly on July 13th at the Max-Morlock-Stadion.
  • This match marks one of the last friendlies for Nuremberg before their Bundesliga 2 season begins but it will be Arsenal’s first.
  • Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures include encounters with FC Nurnberg, AS Monaco, MLS All-Stars, Manchester United, and Barcelona.

As a part of their pre-season preparation, Arsenal will compete against second division side 1. FC Nürnberg at the Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 13th.

The announcement came on Thursday, marking a reprise of last year’s meeting between the two clubs at the same venue.

NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 08: Fabian Nürnberger (L)of Nürnberg and his team mate Lukas Schleimer battle for the ball with Salah Oulad M'Hand (C) of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
NUREMBERG, GERMANY – JULY 08: Fabian Nürnberger (L)of Nürnberg and his team mate Lukas Schleimer battle for the ball with Salah Oulad M’Hand (C) of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Recalling the previous encounter, Nuremberg’s Sport Director, Dieter Hecking, commented, “It will be an absolute endurance test.”

The match serves as an important step for Arsenal’s training and tactical assessment, especially considering the physical demands of the game. “[The match] is another good opportunity to help Mikel Arteta and the squad prepare ahead of the new season,” Arsenal’s Technical Director, Edu, said.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta with the Community Shield after the FA Community Shield match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on August 29, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta with the Community Shield after the FA Community Shield match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on August 29, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Beyond the Nuremberg friendly, Arsenal have a packed pre-season agenda, featuring fixtures in the Emirates Cup and Community Shield. Arsenal will also embark on a trip to the USA in addition to Germany, offering an array of testing grounds for manager Mikel Arteta and his squad.

Arsenal confirmed additional pre-season fixtures last week.

Arsenal’s pre-season also includes matches against the MLS All-Stars team, Manchester United, and Barcelona in the USA. They are also set to take on AS Monaco in the Emirates Cup

Furthermore, due to Manchester City’s FA Cup victory, Arsenal are slated to face City at Wembley in the Community Shield on August 6th.

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