Arsenal Return Home to Face Villarreal in Pre-Season ShowpieceFresh Faces Set for Emirates DebutsThere is a particular rhythm to pre-season, and tonight at the Emirates, Arsenal and Villarreal will

Arsenal tasted defeat for the second match running on Wednesday evening as they were beaten 3-2 by Villarreal at the Emirates. The visitors came into the affair winless in four pre-season outings, but fought hard for their first win of the summer, defending valiantly under heavy pressure for much of the match.

Despite goals from Christian Norgaard and Martin Odegaard, a 68-minute goal from Arnaut Danjuma handed Villarreal the win at the Emirates Stadium

Villarreal have completed the signing of former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. Partey, 32, has signed a two year deal at the La Liga club, comprising of an initial one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. Official confirmation of the move is expected imminently.

Villarreal have had a very busy summer so far, and that is set to continue with another signing coming in the door at La Ceramica.During the transfer window, Villarreal have been keen to bring in a

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after making his first appearance in court since being charged with five counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The 32-year-old’s Arsenal contract expired on June 30,