Arsenal endured more top-four heartbreak in 2021-22, as they once again failed to secure Champions League qualification, but positive progress is being made by an exciting young squad that continues to work under the watchful eye of Mikel Arteta.
Continental football in the form of Europa League competition will be on the agenda for the Gunners in 2022-23, with a more hectic schedule suggesting that money will be spent on adding greater depth to the first-team squad.
Pre-season outings will give any new additions an opportunity to find their feet, and Arteta a chance to tinker with tactical plans, with GOAL on hand to bring you all you need to know about Arsenal’s preparations for the next campaign.
Arsenal pre-season 2022-23 results
Date | Fixture | Venue |
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July 2 | Arsenal 5-1 Ipswich Town | London Colney |
July 8 | Nurnberg 3-5 Arsenal | Max-Morlock-Stadion |
July 16 | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | M&T Bank Stadium |
July 20 | Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal | Exploria Stadium |
July 23 | Arsenal 4-0 Chelsea | Camping World Stadium |
July 27 | Arsenal 1-2 Brentford | London Colney |
July 30 | Arsenal 6-0 Sevilla | Emirates Stadium |
Having won a behind-closed-doors warm-up game against Ipswich Town 5-1 at London Colney, Arsenal officially began their pre-season preparations in Germany with an exciting 5-3 success against Nurnberg on July 8 which featured two debut goals from Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal then flew to the United States and they opened up their trip across the Atlantic with a 2-0 victory against Premier League rivals Everton in Baltimore, with Jesus again getting on the scoresheet.
The second game of their US tour saw the Gunners claim a 3-1 success against Orlando City.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Mikel Arteta's side before Facundo Torres equalised for the hosts.
Second half goals from Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson were then enough to give Arsenal a fourth successive pre-season win.
Things got even better in Arsenal's final game of their US tour when they met Chelsea in Orlando.
Goals from Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Sambi Lokonga earned Mikel Arteta's side a thumping 4-0 win against their London rivals as Arsenal won the Florida Cup.
Arsenal suffered their first defeat of pre-season during a behind closed doors friendly against Brentford soon after their return from the United States.
Mikel Arteta rested almost all his senior players and a much changed XI were beaten 2-1 by the Bees at London Colney, with Nketiah netting for the home side.
The Gunners completed their pre-season campaign with a 6-0 win over Sevilla in the Emirates Cup.
Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick on his first appearance at Emirates Stadium for this new club, with Bukayo Saka scoring twice and Eddie Nketiah also on target.
Arsenal top scorers in pre-season
Player | Goals |
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Gabriel Jesus | 7 |
Eddie Nketiah | 6 |
Bukayo Saka | 4 |
Own goal | 2 |
Sambi Lokonga | 2 |
Mohamed Elneny | 1 |
Folarin Balogun | 1 |
Reiss Nelson | 1 |
Gabriel Martinelli | 1 |
Martin Odegaard | 1 |
How do I get tickets for Arsenal’s pre-season matches?
Tickets for a meeting with Everton, which start at $55 (£44), and a clash with Sevilla at Emirates Stadium are available through the Gunners’ official portal.
Those wishing to attend the FC Series games can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster, with prices ranging from $30 (£24) to $550 (£438).
When does Arsenal’s 2022-23 Premier League season start?
Arsenal will begin their competitive season with a London derby against the Patrick Vieira-led Crystal Palace on August 5 - a Friday night fixture with plenty of narrative threads.
The Gunners face Leicester a week later, with a clash against newly promoted Bournemouth to follow.
In all, Arsenal will compete across four competitions in 2022-23: Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup.
Check out the full Arsenal Premier League fixture list.
Arsenal 2022-23 pre-season squad
Arsenal have done some serious business in the summer transfer window. The Gunners have splashed out £45 million to sign Manchester City star as their new No.9. Marquinhos joins from Sao Paulo in a deal believed to be worth €3.5 million, besides Fabio Vieira from Porta in a €40 million deal.
With goalkeeper Matt Turner’s move from New England Revolution, Aaron Ramsdale faces more competition alongside Bernd Leno, with Arthur Okonkwo and Alex Runarsson providing further depth.
Hector Bellerin may be keen to return to Real Betis on a permanent basis after a successful loan spell, with Pablo Mari also touted for an exit, but both are included in the Gunners' U.S. tour squad, which can be seen below.
Position | Player |
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Goalkeeper | Bernd Leno |
Goalkeeper | Runar Alex Runarsson |
Goalkeeper | Matt Turner |
Goalkeeper | Aaron Ramsdale |
Goalkeeper | Arthur Okonkwo |
Defender | Hector Bellerin |
Defender | Kieran Tierney |
Defender | Benjamin White |
Defender | Gabriel Magalhaes |
Defender | Rob Holding |
Defender | Cedric Soares |
Defender | Takehiro Tomiyasu |
Defender | Nuno Tavares |
Defender | Pablo Mari |
Defender | William Saliba |
Defender | Reuell Walters |
Midfielder | Thomas Partey |
Midfielder | Bukayo Saka |
Midfielder | Martin Odegaard |
Midfielder | Emile Smith Rowe |
Midfielder | Ainsley Maitland-Niles |
Midfielder | Fabio Vieira |
Midfielder | Albert Lokonga |
Midfielder | Mohamed Elneny |
Midfielder | Granit Xhaka |
Midfielder | Lucas Torreira |
Forward | Gabriel Jesus |
Forward | Gabriel Martinelli |
Forward | Eddie Nketiah |
Forward | Nicolas Pepe |
Forward | Reiss Nelson |
Forward | Folarin Balogun |
Forward | Marquinhos |