Arsenal welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, with Mikel Arteta expected to once again use a mixture of established first-team players, new arrivals and youngsters in this pre-season friendly.
With several senior internationals still unavailable following their extended post-World Cup breaks, there should be opportunities throughout the Arsenal squad.
Match Preview: Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund in Emirates Cup pre-season test
The big question is how Arteta will set up his starting XI.
How could Arsenal line up against Dortmund?
Illan Meslier could start in goal, with David Raya among the senior players still unavailable.
Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel and Piero Hincapie could form the back four, with William Saliba sidelined and Jurriën Timber unlikely to feature.
In midfield, Fabio Vieira and Myles Lewis-Skelly could be joined by Ethan Nwaneri.
Further forward, Max Dowman could be handed another opportunity alongside Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli.
That would give Arsenal the following Predicted Arsenal XI:
Meslier, White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Vieira, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri; Dowman, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
There could be just as much interest in Arsenal’s bench.
Martin Ødegaard has returned to full training and could come off the bench today, while supporters will be hoping to see Bruno Guimarães make his first appearance following his £75 million move.
Christos Tzolis could also be introduced during the game.
Borussia Dortmund predicted XI
Dortmund are also expected to rotate as Niko Kovač deals with several absentees.
Predicted Dortmund XI:
Drewes; Reggiani, Anton, Ritter; Svensson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Beier; Silva, Karetsas; Guirassy.
Arsenal vs Dortmund score prediction
Arsenal will want a response following their 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in Dublin, but pre-season remains primarily about building fitness and getting players ready for the competitive campaign.
Dortmund have also experienced mixed results this summer, winning two and losing two of their four friendlies.
Home advantage and the possibility of Arteta introducing some serious quality from the bench could give Arsenal the edge.
Our prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Borussia Dortmund.
Would you start with this Arsenal XI against Dortmund? Who would you change, and what’s your score prediction? Let us know in the comments.
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Actual score now goes opposite to your prediction. Hope it changes to make back to back penalty shootout finals
When Arsenal were desperate for the equalising goal, Arteta made poor decisions taking out experienced players to give rookies chances. We should have gone to win the trophy at home
because mate it’s a friendly
the priority is players fitness , giving youngsters opportunities
don’t take these fixtures seriously
I am sorry pardon me i don’t understand loving defeats when a trophy is placed in the tribune. It was also a friendly to dortmund why they played to win and we to lose? There was still friendlies in winning and lifting Emirates Cup trophies for the past 9 years. I am too ignorant to cherish losing whatever sorry mate
Lesson learnt: Berta has to sign a no. 2 goalie. Arsenal are going to start the season without a backup to Raya. Know this mates!
Don’t do today’s comical show v Man City on Sunday. When there is a trophy in the tribune be serious Gunners. History writes itself. 9 wins and 6 losses at Emirates Cup finals
A true friendly is v Como on Wednesday not today’s Emirates Cup FINAL. The youngsters and outgoings like Jesus and Vieira and Nwaneri will have exhibitions then to their buyers