How to watch today's Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao pre-season friendly game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Arsenal face Athletic Bilbao at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in their last pre-season friendly before the Premier League campaign begins.

Mikel Arteta’s side arrive under pressure after back-to-back defeats against Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal, with particular scrutiny on their defensive vulnerabilities.

Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, are coming off a troubled stretch themselves, having lost five of their six preseason matches, including a pair of defeats against Liverpool last week.

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Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel information, streaming details, and more.

How to watch Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao online - TV channels & live streams

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The match will be streamed live on arsenal.com in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao kick-off time

Club Friendlies - Club Friendlies

The match will be played at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 12 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao lineups

Arsenal

4-3-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

ATH

1

D. Raya

2

W. Saliba

33

R. Calafiori

12

J. Timber

6

Gabriel

36

M. Zubimendi

8

M. Oedegaard

41

D. Rice

11

G. Martinelli

14

V. Gyoekeres

7

B. Saka

1

U. Simon

15

I. Lekue

17

Y. Berchiche

37

J. Areso

3

D. Vivian

9

I. Williams

18

M. Jauregizar

16

I. Ruiz de Galarreta

20

U. Gomez

10

N. Williams

7

A. Berenguer

4-2-3-1

ATH

ARS

-Line up

• 1

  D. Raya

• 2

  W. Saliba

• 33

  R. Calafiori

  46’

• 12

  J. Timber

  64’

• 6

  Gabriel

  63’

• 36

  M. Zubimendi

• 8

  M. Oedegaard

  83’

• 41

  D. Rice

  83’

• 11

  G. Martinelli

  46’

• 14

  V. Gyoekeres

  35’

  71’

• 7

  B. Saka

  37’

Substitutes

• 49

  M. Lewis-Skelly

  64’

  69’

• 15

  J. Kiwior

• 28

  A. Sambi Lokonga

• 29

  K. Havertz

  71’

  82’

• 20

  N. Madueke

  46’

• 16

  C. Noergaard

• 24

  R. Nelson

• 17

  O. Zinchenko

• 13

  K. Arrizabalaga

• 23

  M. Merino

  83’

• 4

  B. White

  46’

• 3

  C. Mosquera

  63’

• 62

  A. Rojas

• 22

  E. Nwaneri

  83’

ATH

-Line up

• 1

  U. Simon

• 15

  I. Lekue

• 17

  Y. Berchiche

  2’

  64’

• 37

  J. Areso

  64’

• 3

  D. Vivian

  79’

• 9

  I. Williams

  46’

• 18

  M. Jauregizar

  79’

• 16

  I. Ruiz de Galarreta

  46’

• 20

  U. Gomez

  26’

• 10

  N. Williams

  64’

• 7

  A. Berenguer

Substitutes

• 27

  R. Navarro

  26’

• 2

  A. Gorosabel

  64’

• 32

  A. Boiro

  64’

• 33

  N. Serrano

• 12

  G. Guruzeta

  64’

• 35

  U. Izeta

• 13

  A. Padilla

• 30

  A. Rego

  79’

• 21

  M. Sannadi

  46’

• 6

  M. Vesga

  46’

• 34

  J. De Luis

  79’

Arsenal team news

There are notable injuries to key forwards. Viktor Gyokeres, the marquee summer signing from Sporting Lisbon, is still adapting to his new teammates and missed several chances on debut, while regular contributors like Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz are working to be fit in time following recent knocks.

Gabriel Jesus remains out with a long-term injury, so Arsenal’s attacking plan will hinge on Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard, alongside likely contributions from Noni Madueke and possibly Riccardo Calafiori, if fit.

Athletic Bilbao team news

The squad boasts attacking verve with the Williams brothers, Nico and Inaki, flanking Oihan Sancet in the forward line. Nico Williams remains with the Basque club after signing a milestone 10-year contract this summer, warding off interest from both Arsenal and Barcelona.

Summer signing Jesus Areso is set to debut at right back, replacing club legend Oscar de Marcos, while Spain international Unai Simon anchors the side in goal.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Club Friendlies news
• Bilbao team page
• Arsenal team page
• Soccer on TV in the US
• How to watch & live stream soccer