New signing Viktor Gyokeres could make his first start for Arsenal after featuring for 20 minutes last time out, while Cristhian Mosquera and Martin Zubimendi will also be hoping for more game time after coming off the bench. Noni Madueke could also make his home debut.

With their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong now complete, Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium to face Villarreal in their penultimate fixture before the new Premier League campaign gets underway.