Arsenal head to Spain for their first official pre-season game against Girona as they prepare to defend their title.The Premier League champions recently faced MK Dons, defeating them 3-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly.Arsenal will be preparing for a title-defending campaignGettyAs Mikel Arteta‘s men head across to Spain, Kai Havertz, Piero Hincapie and Viktor Gyokeres are set to rejoin the team.Their Catalan opponents faced heartbreak last season and were relegated from La Liga.The two sides have faced each other before in Europe’s elite competition.Arsenal secured a late comeback against Girona in the round of 16 in 2025.They beat the Spanish team 2-1, with Ethan Nwaneri and Jorginho securing their name on the goalsheet.Where to watch Arsenal vs GironaThe fixture will be played on Saturday, August 1.It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm BST (8pm local time).It will take place at the Estadi Montilivi – home of Girona FC.The clash will be streamed on Arsenal.com and the club’s app for those with a valid subscription.Girona went from challenging in the Champions League to relegated within one seasonGettyArsenal vs Girona: SquadsReiss Nelson, Ethan Nwaneri and academy player Ceadach O’Neill found the net for the Gunners against MK Dons.However, Girona are well into their preparations having faced UE Olot, Espanyol and Marseille in recent weeks.ArsenalKeepers: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Illan Meslier, Tommy Setford ,Khari Ranson.Defenders: Cristhian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Piero Hincapie, Josh Ogunnaike, Marli Salmon, Brayden Clarke.Midfielders: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, Fabio Vieira, Christian Norgaard, Max Dowman,Louie Copley, Ife Ibrahim, Demiane Agustien, Theo Julienne.Forwards: Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Jesus, Christos Tzolis, Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz,Ceadach O’Neill, Ismael Kabia, Andre Harriman-Annous.Tzois has made the move to Arsenal to end his two-year spell in BelgiumGettyWhat’s been said at Arsenal this summer?Christian Tzolis is Arsenal’s marquee signing of the summer, and fans could see him in action for the first time after he registered an assist against MK Dons.Sporting Director Andrea Berta said: “We’re delighted to have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis.“Christos is an extremely versatile attacking player who naturally operates on the left but is comfortable across the front line.“He’s an excellent finisher with both feet, thrives in tight spaces, and possesses incredible technical ability.“Christos has produced outstanding numbers in terms of goals and assists over the last three seasons, and he’s a player who will raise the technical level of our squad, while bringing positive energy, enthusiasm, and a strong mentality to our team.“We’re confident Christos will make a significant contribution to our club, and we hope our supporters will enjoy watching him play in an Arsenal shirt.“We look forward to sharing this exciting new chapter together.”