Arsenal in July: Five pre-season games as Arteta aims for another title challenge

Many people will deem Arsenal’s 2022-23 season to be a failure given they missed out on the Premier League title after a late collapse.

Mikel Arteta’s side originally set out to secure Champions League football but a superb run of form saw them in a title race with Manchester City. 

The Gunners remained at the summit of the table for the majority of the campaign but a slump in form in April allowed City to overtake them in the standings. 

Pep Guardiola’s side firmly took control of the title race after they ran out 4-1 winners against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. 

Arsenal ultimately failed to break their Premier League title drought, finishing five points behind City. 

But they still managed to secure Champions League football for next term, which is a huge achievement considering they last played in the elite competition in the 2016-17 season. 

Mikel Arteta’s side will now be aiming for another title challenge as they have been very ambitious in the summer transfer window.

They have signed Kai Havertz in a £65 million deal while Declan Rice’s move to the Emirates Stadium is also imminent. 

Arsenal’s pre-season friendlies

Arsenal will start their pre-season fixtures in Germany.

• July 13: Nurnberg vs Arsenal – Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nuremburg
• July 20: MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal – Audi Field, Washington
• July 22: Arsenal v Manchester United – MetLife Stadium, New York
• July 26: Arsenal vs Barcelona – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
• August 2: Arsenal vs Monaco – Emirates Stadium, London