Arsenal XI vs Athletic Club: Confirmed lineup, team news, injury latest for Emirates Cup today…

Arsenal XI vs Athletic Club: Expected lineup, confirmed team updates, and latest injury news for today’s Emirates Cup.

The Gunners are optimistic about a potential triple injury recovery ahead of their final pre-season match.

Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, and Riccardo Calafiori are aiming to be fit for Arsenal’s Emirates Cup clash against Athletic Club today.

The Gunners will host the Spanish side at Emirates Stadium in what marks their last pre-season friendly.

Calafiori, Havertz, and Trossard were all absent during the 3-2 loss to Villarreal on Wednesday, but Mikel Arteta has suggested they might play this weekend.

“Yesterday in training, he (Havertz) felt something, and this morning he wasn’t quite right,” Arteta stated after the defeat to Villarreal.

“So we opted to rest him. I believe it will be just a couple of days, and if all goes well, he should be fit for the weekend.

“The three we lost during the tour were Big Gabi, Leo, and Ricky, and for Saturday, I think both of them (Calafiori and Trossard) have a chance if everything progresses positively in the next few days.”

Midfielders Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Martin Zubimendi all came off the bench in that match, but they may start together as a trio for the first time this weekend.

In the attacking line, Viktor Gyokeres will be keen to start and gain more minutes ahead of next week’s visit to Old Trafford.

Noni Madueke made his debut for Arsenal on Wednesday and is expected to receive more playing time this weekend.

Arsenal’s predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.

Doubts: Calafiori, Havertz, and Trossard.

Injured: Jesus (knee).

Time and date: 5pm BST on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

How to watch: Arsenal website.

Venue: Emirates Stadium.