Arsenal will look to end their pre-season on a high when they welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Emirates Stadium for Sunday’s Emirates Cup clash.
Mikel Arteta’s side have dominated the competition in recent years, winning each of the last four editions and securing their ninth title in 2025 after beating Athletic Bilbao 3-0. Another victory would see the Gunners reach double figures for Emirates Cup triumphs.
However, Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season head into the fixture looking to respond after suffering a surprise 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in their most recent friendly.
Dortmund have also experienced an inconsistent summer, recording two wins and two defeats from their four friendly matches. Niko Kovac’s side began with a comeback victory over Rot-Weiss Oberhausen before losing to Fortuna Dusseldorf.
The German side will see Sunday’s contest as another important test before their final friendly against Roma and the upcoming Franz Beckenbauer Supercup clash with Bayern Munich.
Team News
Arsenal could welcome Martin Odegaard back into action after the captain returned to training following his holiday. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes have also returned following Brazil’s World Cup campaign.
Young midfielder Louie Copley is a concern after suffering a serious-looking injury against Real Betis.
Dortmund could be without Carney Chukwuemeka, who suffered a knee issue against FC Tokyo. Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck remain sidelined with long-term injuries, potentially opening the door for new signing Konstantinos Karetsas to make his debut.
Possible Lineups
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Meslier; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Vieira, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup:
Drewes; Reggiani, Anton, Ritter; Svensson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Beier; Silva, Karetsas; Guirassy
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SportyTv, SuperSport |
| Live Stream | ESPN |
| Kick-off Time | 14:00(WAT) |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts Arsenal 2-1 Borussia Dortmund.
