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Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen: Preview, predictions and lineups

  • Arsenal face Bayer Leverkusen in belting pre-season affair
  • Gunners have returned to north London after US tour
  • Leverkusen target Bundesliga title defence in 2024/25

By James Cormack

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Arsenal are back in north London as the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season closes in and face Bayer Leverkusen in preparation for the new campaign on Wednesday.

A busy summer for the Gunners is not slowing down with Mikel Arteta's side having two more friendlies before the start of the season after returning from the United States.

It was a mixed tour in terms of results for the title hopefuls, with Liverpool beating them 2-1 in Philadelphia to bring their summer venture to a close.

Arteta is set to have a full complement of players available for Wednesday's game, with Leverkusen set to be slightly undercooked having played just twice this summer. Xabi Alonso has the almighty task of defending the Bundesliga title in 2024/25 having finally ended Bayern Munich's reign of terror at the top of the German top flight.

Leverkusen were the story of last season and have so far retained the core of their unbeaten outfit including former Gunner Granit Xhaka, who returns to his old home on Wednesday for the first time.

Here's 90min's guide to Arsenal's pre-season clash against the Bundesliga champions.

What time does Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen kick-off?

  • Location: London, England
  • Stadium: Emirates Stadium
  • Date: Wednesday 7 August
  • Kick-off Time: 18:00 BST / 13:00 ET / 10:00 PT

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen H2H Record (All Games)

  • Arsenal: 1 win
  • Bayer Leverkusen: 0 wins
  • Draws: 1
  • Last meeting: Arsenal 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen (27 February 2002) - Champions League

Current form (all competitions)

Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen

Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal - 01/08/24

Lens 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen - 03/08/24

Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd - 28/07/24

Essen 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen - 26/07/24

Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth - 25/07/24

Kaiserslautern 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen - 25/05/24

Arsenal 2-1 Everton - 19/05/24

Atalanta 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen - 22/05/24

Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal - 12/05/24

Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Augsburg - 18/05/24

How to watch Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen on TV and live stream

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TV channel/live stream

United Kingdom

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United States

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Canada

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Arsenal lineup vs Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen lineup vs Arsenal

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen score prediction

It should be a treat for the senses on Wednesday evening. While Leverkusen are still working their way into the summer schedule and several of Arsenal's key men will be featuring for the first time this pre-season, expect a belting encounter in north London.

Arteta has offered plenty of variation in regards to system and personnel this summer, with Arsenal poised to evolve further in their bid to dethrone Manchester City next season. The Gunners will be put to the test by a Leverkusen side coached by a man who can match Arteta tactically in Alonso. The duel on the touchline will be fascinating.

Nevertheless, with a buoyant Emirates awaiting the two sides, the hosts may snatch the win. Arteta has a deep squad at his disposal and those coming off the bench might make the difference late on.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen

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