Arsenal have stepped up their preparations for the return of the Premier League season. The beginning of the week marked the return to training for those not in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup as eight senior players - Gabriel Magalhaes, Rob Holding, Cedric Soares, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Marquinhos - all spotted at London Colney.
There was also a call-up for Arsenal wonderkid Myles Lewis-Skelly as manager Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff put the players through their paces ahead of the upcoming warm-weather training camp in Dubai as well as friendlies against Lyon, AC Milan and Juventus.
But before the trip, the players, who were given a 10-day break following the 2-0 win over Wolves, have taken another step towards full fitness with a runout against Championship outfit Watford in a behind-closed-doors friendly and details of the match have been revealed.
