The first official game of Arsenal's summer 2023 pre-season schedule takes place this evening (Thursday) with a friendly against Nurnberg.
Now, last Saturday's behind-closed-doors meeting with Watford at the London Colney training ground saw several members of the Gunners' senior squad not involved on international duty during the summer get their first run out since the 5-0 victory at home to Wolves on the final day of the 2022/23 Premier League season.
But business will pick up in Germany. Since Monday, the north London outfit have been using the Adidas HQ in preparation for the new campaign as Mikel Arteta looks to ensure his side are ready to take on Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 6 and for the visit of Nottingham Forest in their league opener six days later.