RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesArsenal continue to prepare for their Premier League title defence with a friendly against Real Betis .
Mikel Arteta is still welcoming players back from international duty at the World Cup.
But with less than two weeks remaining until the Community Shield against Manchester City, a key test against La Liga side Betis awaits.
Confidence is high after a 4-1 win over Girona , thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus, Max Dowman and Christos Tzolis.
Here’s how Arteta’s side could line up and how you can follow along as the Gunners take shape before the Community Shield next week and that first Premier League outing against Coventry on Friday, 21 August:
When is Arsenal v Real Betis?
Arsenal’s pre-season friendly with Real Betis kicks off at 7:30pm BST on Wednesday 5 August at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
How can I watch it?
You can watch the pre-season friendly live on Arsenal's website and app, via their Pre-Season Pass.
Full coverage of the Gunners’ pre-season friendlies is available for £14.99, which will also include coverage of Borussia Dortmund (Emirates Cup) and Como 1907.
Or you can purchase a single match and coverage of Real Betis only at £6.99. Coverage will begin from 6:30pm BST.
You can also follow the match live through Independent Sport’s minute-by-minute live blog.
Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal FC looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC (Getty)
Team news
Arteta has a defensive dilemma with Jurrien Timber dealing with an injury and William Saliba is out for several months with a back problem, while Ben White is managing his minutes post-injury.
Marli Ellis Salmon is one to watch, with the 16-year-old likely to feature at some point.
Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli watched on from the sidelines against Girona after returning to training and the Brazilians could feature here too.
Martin Odegaard could join the group soon, while Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice remain away after a run to the semi-finals with England at the World Cup.
Arsenal possible line-ups
Arsenal XI: Kepa; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori; Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Jesus, Tzolis
Real Betis XI : Gonzalez; Bellerin, Llorente, Gomez, Firpo; Roca, Corralejo; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Petit
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