Arsenal vs Athletic: Emirates Cup Showdown to End Pre-Season Drama
Emirates Cup - Arsenal VS Athletic Bilbao
Match Time:10-08-2025 00:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Arsenal aim to defend their Emirates Cup title against Athletic Bilbao in their final pre-season match, looking to bounce back from recent losses while facing an opponent also struggling with five consecutive friendly defeats.
Team Analysis:
Arsenal recently lost a high-scoring friendly to Villarreal, exposing defensive weaknesses despite standout moments from young Max Dowman. With just one pre-season match left, they aim to bounce back before the new season starts.
Athletic Bilbao, making their Emirates Cup debut, enter the tournament after a tough run of defeats but recently secured a major off-field win by extending Nico Williams' contract. Both teams look to end difficult pre-seasons on a positive note ahead of their upcoming league campaigns.
Player Situation:
Arsenal’s Gyokeres made his unofficial debut due to Havertz’s injury, with Calafiori and Trossard also recovering, while Jesus remains sidelined long-term. Despite a shaky start, Madueke could still feature. Athletic Bilbao stayed quiet in transfers, signing Jesus Areso to replace retiring legend De Marcos, and will rely on the Williams brothers and Oihan Sancet to lead their attack.
Result Prediction:
Saturday’s match could see a chaotic battle between Athletic’s strong attack and Arsenal’s shaky defense, but Arsenal’s deeper squad should shine after halftime to finish their pre-season positively.
Predicted Result: Arsenal 3-2 Athletic Bilbao.
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