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Ciaran Morrison

Wed 6 August 2025 9:20, UK

Arsenal could hand starts to two of their summer signings in their latest pre-season friendly with Villarreal.

Madudke could feature for the first time for Arsenal (Credit: Hasan Karim – Breaking Media)

Arteta is set to be boosted by the availability of summer signing Noni Madueke, who was not on Arsenal’s pre-season tour as the winger was given an extended break after his participation at the Club World Cup with Chelsea.

All of Arteta’s summer signings could make there home debuts, including Viktor Gyokeres who made a substitute appearance against Spurs and could feature more prominently against Villarreal.

With Christian Norgaard starting against Spurs, Martin Zubimendi could come back into the side.

Arsenal Predicted XI v Villarreal (Credit: Build Lineup.com)Gyokeres could make his home debut.

(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)

Football Insider Verdict

Getting the majority of their transfer business done early means Arteta has the time to bring Madueke and Gyokeres up to speed with the Arsenal squad.

Dowman was the stand out player on Arsenal’s pre-season tour, with the academy product able to make his Premier League debut in the forthcoming campaign.

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