Arsenal beat Lyon 3-0 on Thursday afternoon as they ramp up preparations for the return of the Premier League, but while many youngsters got an appearance, Emile Smith Rowe was not in the squad, and after the game, Mikel Arteta explained why.
Arsenal kick off their participation in the Dubai Super Cup on Thursday, let’s take a look at the competition and how it works.
Matt Turner and Takehiro Tomiyasu have seemingly joined up with Arsenal in Dubai, despite previous reports to the contrary.
Arsenal will face Olympique Lyonnais and AC Milan in the Dubai Super Cup over the next week, and the games will be available to stream.
Barcelona are reportedly still looking for an opponent to play during the World Cup break after being rebuffed by both Arsenal and Juventus.
Arsenal have called 13 youth players up for their tour of Dubai, with many senior players either still absent or working on their match fitness.
Arsenal are travelling to Dubai with a strong contingent of youth players expected to join the squad and Emile Smith Rowe involved, but Ben White out.
A number of Arsenal’s first-team players returned to training on Monday, and four youth players joined their first session back.
Olympique Lyonnais have announced their squad for their trip to Spain, ahead of their friendly against Arsenal next week.
Juventus now appear to be the frontrunner for a friendly against Arsenal next month, with further sources in Italy confirming the plan.
Arsenal may be set to face Serie A side Juventus instead of Barcelona over the World Cup break, according to a report from Italy.
Arsenal have confirmed their participation in the rumoured Dubai Super Cup, and hinted that an Emirates Stadium friendly will follow.