Mikel Arteta has mentioned he’s excited to “begin from scratch” as Arsenal put together to play Athletic Bilbao of their first Champions League recreation of the season.
The Gunners reached the semi-final stage of the competitors final season, shedding to eventual winners Paris St-Germain.
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Arsenal beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 of their remaining pre-season recreation of the summer season, however have some harm worries coming into this fixture.
Captain Martin Odegaard got here off with a shoulder drawback within the win over on Saturday and has not travelled to Spain.
The Gunners are additionally going to be with out Bukayo Saka and Ben White, who has a minor concern and didn’t practice.
Nevertheless, Arsenal have been given a lift as William Saliba is again within the squad after lacking the match on Saturday with an ankle drawback.