After wrapping up their pre-season travels across Singapore and Hong Kong, Arsenal are back on home turf and gearing up to host Villarreal at the Emirates in their second-to-last warm-up clash before the new campaign kicks off.
Mikel Arteta's men will be eager to shake off the disappointment of a slender 1-0 loss to bitter rivals Tottenham, a result that put a slight dent in what had been a near-flawless summer featuring wins over both Newcastle United and AC Milan.
While the Gunners are still believed to be scouring the market for reinforcements at both ends of the pitch, their summer signings are already starting to settle in—and many are expected to feature on Wednesday night.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Arsenal vs Villarreal online - TV channels & live streams
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Supporters in the UK won't be able to catch the game live on television, but Arsenal have made sure fans can still tune in.
The Gunners will be broadcasting the match via a live stream on their official website and app, with access currently priced at £4.99. However, that price tag will jump after 9am on Wednesday, so early birds will want to act fast.
For those planning to watch both upcoming fixtures, there’s a better-value option available. Fans can grab a bundle deal for £8.99, which includes both the Villarreal friendly and the Emirates Cup showdown with Athletic Bilbao on August 9. The Bilbao match can also be purchased individually for £4.99 if preferred.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
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Arsenal vs Villarreal kick-off time
The match will be played at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, with a kick-off time of 6:00 pm BST for fans in the UK.
Team news & squads
Arsenal vs Villarreal lineups
4-3-3
Formation
4-1-3-2
VILARS-Line up
ARSVIL-Line up
VILInjuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Arsenal team news
Arsenal have been handed a fitness boost ahead of their penultimate pre-season clash, with defenders Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori all back in contention following their respective injury layoffs.
However, there are still concerns within the squad. Both Leandro Trossard and Kepa Arrizabalaga are under observation after picking up knocks during the recent loss to Spurs. Their availability will likely come down to a late fitness test.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined with an ACL injury sustained back in January. The Brazilian forward isn't expected to return until at least November.
Fans at the Emirates could catch a first glimpse of several fresh faces in red and white. Summer arrivals Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard, and Arrizabalaga are all in line for their home debuts in what promises to be a lively pre-season encounter.
Villarreal team news
On the Villarreal side, a couple of familiar faces could return to haunt the Gunners. Former club-record signing Nicolas Pepe, who scored in Villarreal's latest friendly, is included in the travelling squad along with ex-Arsenal loanee Denis Suarez.
Interestingly, Thomas Partey will play no part for Arsenal, with the midfielder poised for a move to Villarreal. The Ghana international is currently facing serious legal charges, including multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. Should the deal go through swiftly, he could be eligible to suit up for the Yellow Submarine.
Form
ARS-Form
ARSArsenal
0
-
1
Tottenham
L
Arsenal
3
-
2
Newcastle United
W
AC Milan
0
-
1
Arsenal
L
Southampton
1
-
2
Arsenal
W
Arsenal
1
-
0
Newcastle United
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/4
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
VIL-Form
VILLeeds
1
-
1
Villarreal
D
Villarreal
1
-
3
Genoa
L
Real Oviedo
0
-
0
Villarreal
D
Sporting CP
1
-
0
Villarreal
L
St. Gallen
2
-
2
Villarreal
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 4/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Head-to-Head Record
ARSLast 5 matches
VIL1
Win
3
Draws
1
Win
Arsenal
0
-
0
Villarreal
Villarreal
2
-
1
Arsenal
Arsenal
3
-
0
Villarreal
Villarreal
1
-
1
Arsenal
Villarreal
0
-
0
Arsenal
Goals scored
3- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5