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The Lions will play an exhibition against the EPL giants in the middle of a crowded fixture schedule.

Early days, but he looks to be the total package at CB.” Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White missed out on the match in Baltimore but both look to be back in training.” “Gabriel Jesus has looked really good so far on the tour,” Lerner said. The Mane Land has affiliate partnerships. “Another player to keep an eye on is William Saliba. The Gunners signed him in 2019 but he’s basically been out on loan the entire time since then, which has worked out rather nicely — he was the young player of the season in Ligue Un last year and played all but one match for Marseille. There has been a bit of (manufactured) drama about a potential rift between him and the club/Arteta and a will-he, won’t-he play for Arsenal saga, but Arteta has definitively said he’s part of the plans for this upcoming season. The only “surprises” were that academy players Charlie Patino and Marcelo Flores weren’t included on the trip. The Lions are unbeaten in three games (1-0-2), but also winless in their last two (0-0-2) after a grueling two-game road trip to Colorado and rival Atlanta that both ended in 1-1 draws. Instead, I enlisted the help of Aaron Lerner, the manager of SBNation’s Arsenal site, The Short Fuse. Here’s what he had to say about the Gunners: His ability to press has seen the Gunners pressing much higher up the pitch than they did last season, and it really caused problems for Everton, forcing multiple turnovers in good positions (or bad ones, from Everton’s perspective). That includes rivalry games, key matches in the Eastern Conference playoff chase, and even a U.S. Open Cup semifinal next week against the New York Red Bulls. That’s generally par for the course in a midseason friendly, but it’s been a long time since the Lions have played one — and it’s the first time under the current regime, so there’s no real track record. There will also probably be a few regular starters who inexplicably play a lot more than we want them to tonight.

The Gunners face Orlando City in Florida for their second match of the pre-season tour in the USA.

Kaya showing us the conditions inside the Exploria stadium as the match is delayed due to inclement weather. We are certainly understanding the commitment it takes and we salute you. However his attempt to beat the second is thwarted and Orland break. Scroll down for all of our latest updates from the Exploria Stadium, with the game due to kick-off at 00:30am BST. William Saliba could therefore make way, with the pair expected to fight it out for the right centre-half position this season. We will be bringing you some pre-match content.

Arsenal's preseason rolls on in Florida this evening where the Gunners will take on MLS side Orlando City. According to our friends over at The Mane Land, ...

And even though I expect to see a less-talented Orlando City side, I’m guessing their squad players and youngsters will be eager to put in a good shift against a Premier League club. Orlando City are in the midst of a tough stretch of matches and are likely to be resting key players ahead of their U.S. Open Cup semifinal this weekend. It would be nice for the Gunners to get a stiffer test, but they’ve got a match against Chelsea at the weekend and one against Sevilla in London next week for that.

Arsenal look to continue their dominant 2022 preseason with a match against an Orlando City SC team already past the halfway mark of the MLS season.

— — — — — — — — He pulled back on Jake Mulraney. A more innocent foul compared to the Jansson tackle. They're waiting for Arsenal to come at them and then hitting them on the break. Halftime: Arsenal got the early goal and it was looking like it would be one of those games for the Gunners. But Orlando stayed with it and stuck to their game plan of absorbing pressure and hitting Arsenal on the counter. Orlando City and Arsenal will meet for the first time when they face off at Exploria Stadium in a 2022 preseason friendly.

Details about how to watch the Arsenal pre-season game against Orlando City, live stream, kick-off time and more.

Brazil international Alexandre Pato has been in and out of the team this season, but could be handed a chance to impress against the Gunners. Arsenal continue their preparations for the new campaign when they face off against Orlando City SC in a pre-season friendly. How to watch Orlando City vs Arsenal on TV and live stream online in UK & the U.S.

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But the youngsters they are listening to us, they are trying as well the words that we give to them to take it, to improve, and have the feeling that we are in a very, very good way. It’s very special, the World Cup in winter, for the first time and I’m looking forward to that. It’s like a puzzle, you need the quality, of course, but if it doesn’t fit in with the team, it’s very difficult to achieve something. The signings all fit very well in the team, year by year we get much better and it’s easier to speak than to do it, for sure, but I have a very good feeling that we will be ready for the start against Crystal Palace away and let’s see and hope that we can achieve the goals that we have. But as well, happy for the three points we got on this on this day. To get them something that we have to believe in ourselves because we have a very young squad. These games have to give us a lot of confidence, the wins and in my opinion we did a great game for a lot of minutes and we have to keep going and working and believe in ourselves. To support us - how do I say it - every one of us gives everything to this football club. We are here for a pre-season to be ready for the start of the season. Yeah, after what happened, everything between the fans, the people and me I think this was one of the nicest moments since I'm in this football club. They know what they want and we try to help them and I'm looking forward to start the season. Yeah, in the end we didn't achieve what we wanted.

Oleksandr Zinchenko was in the crowd to watch Arsenal in pre-season action against Orlando City on Thursday night. He is set to sign from Manchester City.

"Unfortunately with Raheem and Gabriel we could not do it because it was the summertime, but yesterday we could say goodbye to him and [he can] move on to Arsenal." Zinchenko will become the third player City have sold to a supposed Premier League rival this summer, after Gabriel Jesus also left for Arsenal and Raheem Sterling moved to Chelsea. Oleksandr Zinchenko was in the crowd to watch Arsenal in pre-season action against Orlando City on Wednesday night.

All the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours as they happen in our live blog on Wednesday.

That's because Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to make the £30million move from Manchester City as he travels to join the squad in Orlando. He is a freak in a positive way. As with Gabriel Jesus, their relationship from working together at Manchester City was very strong which has been a major boost. I had a lot of coaches, but I have to put Mikel as one of the top ones in my career.” The Gunners are preparing for their next pre-season test as they face Orlando City in the early hours of Thursday morning. So I expect them to move for other players." “Tactically, he knows everything. Oleksandr Zinchenko has left the Manchester City pre-season tour to join up with Arsenal in Orlando, according to reports. Oleksandr Zinchenko only gave the green light to a move to Arsenal because of Mikel Arteta, who is said to love the player. The Gunners had been linked with a move to the Gunners back in January but the transfer never materialised. “It’s possible that some people have offered him to Arsenal but not in the name of Sane. “The decision-makers at the club are all-in on him but it’s more complicated than that because when you speak to people around this situation they make it clear that there may need to be a departure first for Tielemans to come in, be that Granit Xhaka or someone else in that area of the field to free up the space and the finance.”

Pep Guardiola has praised the efforts of three of his outgoing players as Oleksandr Zinchenko left Manchester City's US training camp to undertake a medical ...

I have a good, good relationship with him.” “Unfortunately with Raheem and Gabriel, we could not do it because it was the summertime but yesterday at dinner together we could say bye to him as he moves on to Arsenal.” 🗣 "It was nice yesterday with Alex [Zinchenko] because we could say goodbye properly."

Arsenal look to continue their dominant 2022 preseason with a match against an Orlando City SC team already past the halfway mark of the MLS season.

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Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson led us to a comfortable 3-1 victory in Orlando.

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. There were three yellow cards in the opening 20 minutes. Then it’s all eyes on the big Premier League kick off against Crystal Palace on Friday, August 5. The keeper made himself big to save with his legs when one-on-one. Ramsdale couldn’t keep out the next effort though. When play eventually got underway it didn’t take long for us to open the scoring.

Arsenal look to continue their dominant 2022 preseason with a match against an Orlando City SC team already past the halfway mark of the MLS season.

— — — — — — — — New signing Nicholas Gioacchini is not yet available for selection. He pulled back on Jake Mulraney. A more innocent foul compared to the Jansson tackle. Mikel Arteta's new-look Arsenal are cruising in preseason with dominant displays in victories over Ipswich Town, Nurnberg, and most recently Everton last Saturday night. Orlando City and Arsenal will meet for the first time when they face off at Exploria Stadium in a 2022 preseason friendly.

Arsenal continue to be linked with a number of Europe's top players, including the likes of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leroy Sane and Youri Tielemans.

This could potentially increase the Gunners' negotiating stance, forcing Leicester to accept a lower bid for Tielemans. Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window. Writing on Twitter, Romano said: "Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed his contract as new Arsenal player, valid until June 2026."

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN ORLANDO: Mikel Arteta's ran out 3-1 winners, thanks to goals from academy graduates Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson - the latter assisted ...

Even then, the Ukrainian had to sit tight before most of Arteta's first-choice XI came off the bench. The heavens opened, lightning strikes lit up the dark skies and kick-off was put back an hour. By the end, though, Mikel Arteta's side had run out 3-1 winners, thanks to goals from academy graduates Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson – the latter assisted by fellow Hale End alumni, Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal secured a 3-1 win over MLS side Orlando City thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson.

Tavares (LB) 5/10– A really poor first half as Orlando targeted him. Mari (CB) 4/10 – Poor first half, like many of the back four. A comfortable 3-1 win as the Gunners’ attention now turns to Chelsea. The second half started with Arsenal in total control as Arteta made several changes. With a little over ten minutes remaining, Arsenal had its third goal. Mikel Arteta named a vastly different XI from the one that defeated Everton 2-0 last time out.

The Arsenal boss has another midfield target to consider as a deal for Youri Tielemans lacks progress.

However, Arsenal's need to offload players first must start to accelerate if things are to progress over the coming weeks. Meanwhile, a separate report by The Telegraph claims that Leicester City have found themselves in a situation where they must sell first in order to buy, meaning players such as James Maddison could become available if suitable offers are received. Tielemans' reported eagerness to join and the lack of interest from elsewhere have meant Arsenal remain fairly relaxed, but they will also know that there's a risk when taking a more laid-back approach.

Fresh from guiding his side to a 3-1 win over Orlando City, Mikel Arteta faced the media in America, and discussed a wide range of topics, from possible ...

It’s really important for our brand, for our supporters to be next to them and the USA is a huge market, we have a large fanbase and we have to promote that and make them feel that we are ready to come here and then those practices and those tours give you a different level of competition against opponents that you don’t really know, they are in the middle of the season, so physically they are in a better condition than you and then to play in that heat, I think it brings a good adaption for when we have to go back to the UK. Our target at this club is to win competitions, it can’t be any other than that and the way we are building the squad is to achieve that. He's really comfortable playing in that position and we want to try and see what he can bring in that position as well. We have a large squad so we have to make some decisions as well on the players that we're not going to be using consistently and be fair and straight with them and that's a process that is going to start very soon as well. We want to build those relationships and they haven’t played a lot of minutes together yet, the same with Martin and Gabi, for example. We are a huge club and you can see in every city that we are present in, the reaction and the support that we get. To be more unpredictable is obviously important and that is why we have recruited those players. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full back so I'm really happy. Where he fits comfortable and can develop in the best possible way. We have to. Both, he can play in both.

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Gabriel Martinelli set us on the way with an early deflected goal, before the hosts fired back before half-time. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Eddie Nketiah fired us ahead after good work from Gabriel Jesus, before Reiss Nelson sealed the win with a smartly taken third.

Arsenal secured a third consecutive win of pre-season as goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson secured a 3-1 win against Orlando ...

Reflecting on his side’s performance, Mikel Arteta said: “Right from the beginning it was very lively, from both supporters, but we suffered in the first half, physically. — afcstuff (@afcstuff)July 21, 2022 — afcstuff (@afcstuff)July 21, 2022

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN ORLANDO: Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-1 win over Orlando City at the Exploria Stadium.

Now 32, the Brazilian striker is in his second season with Orlando City. He was the future once. Competition for places in the Arsenal midfield is now even more fierce. Holding was booked after 90 seconds and later left for dead by Benji Michel on halfway. Something for Arteta to ponder, at least. Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-1 win over Orlando City at the Exploria Stadium.

Arsenal technical director Edu meets with owner Stan Kroenke and son Josh as transfer needs intensify amid the season's start.

On the club website, there are currently 32 listed senior players. There is a feeling though that after five players have moved into the squad and none sold from last season’s squad, sales are needed. However, there is certainly more work to be done and it appears the club know it too.

Oleksandr Zinchenko set to join Arsenal from Manchester City after £32m deal agreed; Ukrainian has won four Premier League titles with Manchester City but ...

Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga all compete for the same position at the base of Arsenal's midfield, leaving Xhaka to a number 8 role. "There is reason why the Arsenal manager needs support in that role. To be more unpredictable is obviously important and that is why we have recruited [versatile] players." That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full-backs, so I'm really happy. "Mikel Arteta has been looking at additions at left-back and central midfield in this summer transfer window. Arteta also shed light on where he might deploy the Ukraine international, who played as a left-back under Pep Guardiola and is used in a midfield role at international level.

During our win over Orlando City on Wednesday, pictures emerged on social media of Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko watching on from the stands ...

“Yeah, as you've seen he is here,” the boss said in his post-match press conference. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. “That versatility is something that is going to be important for the team because we have players in that position who are more specific full-back so I'm really happy.”

Oleksandr Zinchenko was spotted watching Arsenal beat Orlando City 3-1 at the Exploria Stadium. football.london understands that Zinchenko will sign a ...

In the picture, Zinchenko is wearing a lanyard with his identification title labelled 'club staff', suggesting he is already a member of the Arsenal squad. New signing Gabriel Jesus impressed from the bench as his fine form continues since completing a £45million move from Manchester City. Mikel Arteta admitted earlier this week that the club are working on a number of deals and will look for solutions to strengthen his squad before the transfer deadline.

Sky Sports News reporter Michael Bridge on some significant attendees for Arsenals latest pre-season friendly, what next for the Gunners in the transfer ...

Perhaps a realisation some of his fringe players might be better off elsewhere and something he will know already - he has a gem in Gabriel Jesus. The Brazil striker was very sharp when he came on. One other thing of note: Martin Odegaard given the armband when he came on in the second half. On Monday, Aaron Ramsdale told me it was important to sign winners - the England 'keeper giving a slight nudge about the deal before we recorded the interview. The man that signed him, Edu, will be speaking to me on Saturday… Oleksandr Zinchenko's arrival will put Arsenal at the top of the Premier League spending. Following them close behind was a smiling Edu, happy to stop and shake hands with fans.

All the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours as they happen in our live blog on Thursday.

"I can't tell you why the people sometimes think like this, and other people think like this. "I know the player really well. At the end I am not a kid any more and I go straight to him as well. I always wanted to give them the right Granit, not to see me like they were thinking about me. The Swiss midfielder said: "Everyone knows the period I had with the fans. Gabriel Jesus, during his first interview after signing for Arsenal, on doing a joint celebration with Nketiah: “I saw he celebrates like me, so I’m happy to celebrate like him as well. It was as well the right timing to say something about it, what happened two-and-a-half years ago. He was player of the season two seasons ago and he was player of the season last year. Xhaka discussed his relationship with the fans and his time at the club. The Brazilian said: "You know what, I have played with Mina before in Palmeiras. The 22-year-old has struggled since joining the Gunners and could become Marc Cucurella's replacement for Graham Potter's side. Arsenal have not had too many top performers in that time but he has been the outstanding player even when they have played well.

Arsenal's owners were in town as the team faced Orlando City and it can prove beneficial for further transfer business.

Speaking after Arsenal's 3-1 win, the Spaniard said: "We have a large squad so we have to make some decisions as well on the players that we're not going to be using consistently and be fair and straight with them and that's a process that is going to start very soon as well. It's fair to say an awful lot has happened since Stan invited Arteta to watch his Colorado Avalanche hockey team in action at the beginning of the year. With five new signings through the door and around £120m spent so far, it's clear that there must have been a lot of things to plan ahead for.

Arsenal have bought versatile players this summer, giving Arteta more tactical variety and a chance to experiment with different shapes.

“We have to make some decisions on the players that we’re not going to be using consistently and be fair and straight with them,” Arteta said. “He’s really comfortable playing in that position, and we want to try and see what he can bring in that position. As well as what is becoming his customary 4-3-3 formation, he deployed two front men against Nurnberg at the German training camp and temporarily switched to a back three in the match against Everton in Baltimore at the weekend. The 22-year-old Belgian has generally been earmarked as a future No 6, but Arteta now seems keen to explore his flexibility. “It changes, so whatever you have planned at the beginning, it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen at the end.” “That’s one of the things (we considered) — where we can adapt structures, formations and rotations,” Arteta said.

Eddie Nketiah scored his fourth goal of pre-season in our win over Orlando City on Wednesday, a result of his link up play with strike partner Gabriel Jesus ...

"Gabby did well in there," he said. It was nice to score and it’s a good feeling." It was Nketiah's goal that fired us ahead.

George Lewis has confirmed that Arsenal have taken up the option to extend his contract for another year. The 22-year-old winger joined the Gunners on a ...

He continued: “I take day by day and step by step. “I broke my ankle and was out for eight to nine months. The injuries are way behind me and now I only focus on what lies ahead.

The Ukraine international will join the Gunners in a £32million deal and watched his new club from the stands, alongside technical director Edu, as Arteta's ...

He said: ‘It’s one of the things and the way we can adapt structures, formations and rotations within the squad and playing with the same players in a different way. Versatility also represents key attributes in fellow headline summer recruits Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus and Arteta believes the ability to play in numerous positions is fundamental to the way he wants his team to play, particularly with the advent of the five substitute rule next season. As well as a winning mentality, Zinchenko will add further versatility to a squad that will benefit from his ability to play as a left-back, as he did for the majority of his City career, where Arsenal require cover for Kieran Tierney, and in central midfield.

Mikel Arteta could yet add a new winger to his squad and he has the perfect choice after the unsuccessful Raphinha pursuit.

Several names have been mentioned as the quest to unveil the 'mystery' player continues, but PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo could be one of the most realistic options that fits the bill. I have an indication but I can’t speak yet because I have to check and make sure it’s the right name. Arsenal's record signing is believed to be keen on leaving the club this summer following a lack of game time last season.

Arsenal have had one of the busiest summer transfer windows and could have an ideal replacement for Nicolas Pepe.

Arsenal have signed four new players this summer and football.london understands that Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to sign a four-year deal to become the Gunners' fifth signing after the club agreed a £32million deal for the Ukraine international. According to Diario de Sevilla, the La Liga outfit have contacted Arsenal regarding a potential deal to sign Pepe this summer. The north Londoners are said to have slapped a £25million asking price on Pepe this summer, with the 27-year-old attracting interest from Sevilla.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to be announced as an Arsenal player in the coming days and was recently spotted signing Gunners shirts and other pieces of ...

Zinchenko is likely to play more regularly at Arsenal once the transfer is completed. Many of those appearances also came at left-back, which is not believed to be Zinchenko's favoured position. Although the formalities are still to be completed, Zinchenko is effectively an Arsenal player. Unfortunately, Gabi [Jesus] and Raheem [Sterling, who joined Chelsea earlier this summer] could not do it but with him we could and he moves on to Arsenal." He left that position to succeeded Unai Emery at the Emirates for his first job in management. The image is captioned "super nice dude" - which suggests Gunners fans are very pleased with their newest hero.

Arsenal will be open to signing a new winger this summer once a deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko is announced, according to Fabrizio Romano.

“I think it will be the same. When asked whether a winger could be targeted next, Romano told GIVEMESPORT: “I think it’s a possibility but Arsenal will go with their strategy as always. The Spaniard has spoken of wanting complete commitment and professionalism from all of his players so he will not be afraid to turn down big names if he feels they will not fit the bill.

All the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours as they happen in our live blog on Friday.

We have a big squad, and now we have to make things happen." The exits of the likes of Torreira and Pepe could free up the wage and transfer space to allow the Gunners to make further additions. "I don't know, it's what we have today, and as well we have a large squad, so we have to make some decisions on the players that we're not going to be using consistently and be fair and straight with them, and that's a process that's going to start very soon, as well," Arteta said after the most recent Orlando win."