Players to watch: All eyes on Gyokeres
New signing Viktor Gyokeres made his first start in Arsenal colours in midweek, but he had little impact on the game and was replaced on 63 minutes. Arteta will want to give the Swedish striker more minutes on Saturday as he bids to build up his fitness ahead of the Premier League opener, and the 27-year-old would dearly love to open his account.
The visitors have plenty of attacking threats of their own though, with Spain international Nico Williams their star player on the left flank.
Predicted Lineups
Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard are expected to be fit enough to feature in this game for Arsenal, but Gabriel Jesus is still out injured.
Oihan Sancet and Benat Prados are missing for the visitors, who are likely to name a strong lineup with La Liga also starting next weekend.
Arsenal: Raya, White, Mosquera, Saliba, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Madueke.
Athletic Club: Simon, Yuri, Vivian, Lekue, Areso, Jauregizar, Ruiz de Galarreta, N. Williams, Berenguer, I. Williams, Guruzeta.
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