On August 9, 2025, Arsenal will take on Athletic Club at the Emirates Stadium in their last pre-season friendly ahead of the Premier League season. The Arsenal vs Athletic Club game will kick off at 18:00 UK Time.
Arsenal vs Athletic Club date & kick-off time
- Competition: Club Friendly
- Game Day:Â Saturday, 9 August 2025
- Kick-off Time: 18:00 UK Time
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium, London
With a deep roster and many new acquisitions, the Gunners will utilise this Emirates Cup encounter to refine their tactics and choose their starting eleven. As they complete their own preseason training, Athletic Club will want to test Arsenal with their usual energy and wing play after friendly matches against powerhouses like Liverpool and PSV.
Arsenal have had a mixed preseason, but they have honed their systems with victories against AC Milan, Tottenham, and Villarreal. In order to keep his players fresh, Mikel Arteta is anticipated to rotate them and include some new faces, such as Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal and Martin Zubimendi/Christian Nørgaard in the middle of the field. Odegaard will be in charge of the offence, which will be spearheaded by the attacking trio of Saka, Gyökeres (or Jesus), and Martinelli (or Trossard).
After challenging meetings against some of Europe’s top teams this summer, Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club are expected to change their lineup. On each side of the pitch, the Williams brothers provide pace and breadth, while in the middle of the pitch, Sancet gives offensive inventiveness. The defence will be well-organised, the midfield will be well-balanced, and the counterattack will be direct.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Athletic Club
| Country | Streaming Services |
|---|---|
| UK | arsenal.com |
| USA | N/A |
| Canada | N/A |
| Australia | N/A |
| Italy | N/A |
| France | N/A |
| Germany | N/A |
| Portugal | N/A |
| Spain | N/A |
Arsenal vs Athletic Club predicted lineups
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kepa, Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón, De Marcos, Vivian, Iñigo MartÃnez, Yuri Berchiche, Vesga, Herrera, Iñaki Williams, Sancet, Nico Williams, Guruzeta
How can I watch the Arsenal match highlights?
The highlights video will be available on the Arsenal highlights page shortly after the game.
Match of the Day will have highlights on BBC One on Sunday.
