Highest-paid Arsenal players in 2024/25 season
Arsenal's campaign in the Premier League this season has been nothing short of impressive, firmly turning themselves as serious contenders in the English top flight.
The Gunners' comeback to the Champions League after a six-year hiatus sparked major step. Their qualification for the round of 16 emphasizes the team's revival in European competitions, boosting the excitement surrounding their promising season.
However, the North Londoners once again failed to secure silverware after letting Manchester City to regain the Premier League for the fourth consecutive season.
Furthermore, Arsenal's ambition was appreciable in the summer transfer window, marked by the major transfers of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber.
Yet, as with any journey, the Gunners 2023/24 has been a rollercoaster of ups and challenges. While some newcomers easily integrated into Arteta's tactics, others faced hurdles in finding their rhythm.
How Arsenal could line up for 2024/25 season
Arsenal pre-season 2024/25 confirmed schedule
The Gunners made a return to the United States next summer as part of their pre-season plans for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign.
Announcing the first glimpses of their pre-season preparations, the North Londoners recently revealed that they will face Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United in friendly matches during their US tour.
The Gunner took on Erik ten Hag's side at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 27 celebrating a 2-1 victory. In another notable matchup, the Gunners traveled to Philadelphia to face another Premier League rival, Liverpool at Lincoln Financial Field on July 31.
Suddenly, Mikel Arteta's side couldn't make a positive outcome as the Gunner fell to the Reds by a score of 2-1, with Kai Havertz managing to add his name to the scoreline.
On August 7, the Premier League giants hosted Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly, winning 4-1. Zinchenko scored first in the 8th minute, Trossard doubled the lead in the 9th minute, Gabriel Jesus made it 3-0 in the 38th minute, and Havertz added the fourth in the 65th minute. Meanwhile, Hlozek scored a consolation in the 76th minute for the Bundesliga champions.
- Thursday, 25 July- Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth, Dignity Health Sports Park (3:30am UK)
- Sunday, 28 July - Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United, SoFi Stadium (1am UK)
- Thursday, 1 August - Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool, Lincoln Financial Field (12:30am UK)
- Wednesday, 7 August Arsenal 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen, Emirates Stadium (6pm UK)
- Emirates Cup: Sunday, 11 August, Arenal 2 - 0 Lyon, Emirates Stadium (2pm)
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Emirates Cup 2024
Arsenal defeated Monaco in the friendly match for the Emirates Cup on August 2 at the Emirates Stadium, three days before they face Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley.
Eddie Nketiah equalized Youssouf Fofana's opening goal, resulting in a 1-1 score at the end of the 90 minutes, leading to a shootout to determine the winner of the silverware.
In the penalty shootout, Aaron Ramsdale made a crucial save against Takumi Minamino, giving Gabriel the opportunity to take the decisive shot and secure victory, much to the delight of the sold-out crowd as they left the stadium in high spirits.
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How to watch Arsenal pre-season 2024/25
Last year, Arsenal announced that its official app and website would be the only places where fans could watch all of their preseason games live. They'll run on a pay-per-view system.
Arsenal 2024-25 pre-season squad
Goalkeepers — Karl Hein, Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, Alexei Rojas
Defenders — Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ayden Heaven, Omar Rekik
Midfielders — Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Michal Rosiak, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Fabio Vieira, Ethan Nwaneri, Salah–Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Jimi Gower
Wingers/Forwards — Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Charles Sagoe Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah
When does Arsenal’s 2024-25 Premier League season start?
The Premier League has announced the official dates for the 2024/25 season, confirming that it will kick off on August 17, 2024, following the end of the 2023/24 campaign on May 19, 2024, with a 90-day gap between them.
Arsenal pre-season 2023/24 results
In their quest to prepare for the 2023/24 Premier League season, Arsenal commenced their journey towards achieving match fitness with a 1-1 draw against FC Nurnberg in Germany.
Afterward, they faced Premier League rivals Manchester United, being defeated with a score of 2 - 0 (3 - 5 on penalties). On July 27, the Gunners took their Premier League preparations to a new level with a thrilling 5-3 triumph against Barcelona in a pre-season friendly held at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
The Gunners head to the USA to face the MLS All-Stars team, led by DC United head coach Wayne Rooney, at the Audi Field in Washington DC on July 19, as part of preparations for the 2023/24 season. The Gunners celebrated a massive 5 - 0 ((Gabriel Jesus 5', Trossard 23', Jorginho 47' (P), Martinelli 84', Havertz 88') victory over the American side.
- July 13 Arsenal 1-1 Nurnberg; 6pm BST (Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nuremburg)
- July 19 Arsenal 5 - 0 D.C. United; 1:30 am BST (Audi Field, Washington DC)
- July 22 Arsenal 0 (3) - 2 (5) Man Utd; 10pm BST (MetLife Stadium, New York)
- July 26 Arsenal 5 - 3 Barcelona; 3.30 am BST (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles)
- Aug 2 Arsenal 1 (5) -1 (4) Monaco; 6pm BST (Emirates Stadium, London)