Arsenal suffered yet another top-four sorrow in 2021-22, as they failed to qualify for the Champions League, but great progress is being made by an exciting young squad that continues to work under Mikel Arteta's watchful eye.
The Gunners will compete in the Europa League in 2022-23, with a more demanding schedule suggesting that money will be spent on strengthening the depth of the first-team squad.
Pre-season games will offer any newcomers a chance to settle in and Arteta a chance to tinker with tactical plans, with GOAL on hand to bring you everything you need to know about Arsenal's pre-season preparations.
In the months leading up to the 2022/23 season, Arsenal will embark on a pre-season tour. Last season, the Gunners were supposed to go overseas for their pre-season preparations, but Covid-19 derailed those plans. Instead, they faced up against London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in high-profile contests.
Here's what we know so far regarding their pre-season preparations for 2022/23.
When does Arsenal’s 2022-23 season start?
- Crystal Palace vs Arsenal (20:00 BST) on Friday August 5th 2022.
Where are Arsenal going for 2022/23 pre-season?
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal (R) celebrates with team mates after scoring from the spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Arsenal's pre-season will begin with a match against Premier League rivals Everton at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. After that, they'll compete in the FC Series.
The series is a nationwide expansion of the Florida Cup, which has been hosted in Florida since 2015 and features teams from all over the world. They'll be up against Orlando City of the Major League Soccer and Chelsea of the Premier League.
The Emirates Cup will also be back with a match against Sevilla of La Liga.
Full Arsenal 2022-23 Pre-season fixtures and results
There have been rumours that Arsenal will begin their pre-season training in Germany, with a friendly scheduled there against Nurnberg. Their second match will be against Premier League rivals, Everton.
The contest will be held in Baltimore and will be called The Charm City because of the host venue's nickname.
Arsenal will then compete in the expanded Florida Cup, now called the FC Series, against Orlando City of the Major League Soccer and London neighbours Chelsea.
Arteta's men will return to home soil at the end of July for the annual Emirates Cup tournament, where they will face La Liga heavyweights Sevilla.
UPDATE 20th July 2022: Arsenal have started their pre-season campaign in great fashion - accumulating two wins on the bounce.
- Arsenal 5 - 3 Nurnberg: Max-Morlock-Stadion (July 8th)
- Arsenal 2 - 0 Everton - M&T Bank Stadium (July 16th)
- Arsenal vs Orlando City - Exploria Stadium (July 20th)
- Arsenal vs Chelsea - Camping World Stadium (July 23th)
- Arsenal vs Sevilla - Emirates Stadium (July 30th)
How to watch Arsenal pre-season 2022/23
Arsenal is yet to announce that their pre-season games will be broadcast on television, although they were all streamed on arsenal.com in 2021. This is likely to be the case again, with spectators who want to watch games likely having to buy match passes.
Tickets for Arsenal pre-season 2022/23
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: <> during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
There are unfortunately no tickets left for the remainder of the Arsenal fixtures.
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