Arsenal pre-season win
Arsenal recorded a 4 – 1 victory over Girona in a pre‑season friendly on August 1, a strong scoreline as they fine‑tune ahead of the new campaign. The result precedes a high‑profile friendly with Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates on August 9 as preparations continue.
Chelsea’s six‑goal thriller
Chelsea produced a high‑scoring display, beating Western Sydney Wanderers 6 – 4 in a pre‑season fixture on July 28, then losing 0 – 1 to Juventus on August 5. The Blues travel to Jakarta to face AC Milan on August 8 as preparations intensify.
Spurs edge Chelsea in friendly
Tottenham beat Chelsea 2 – 1 in a friendly on August 1, a useful tune‑up as they prepare for a behind‑closed‑doors game against Getafe scheduled for August 7. The result keeps momentum in a busy pre‑season programme before competitive fixtures begin.
Man City win in Korea
Manchester City beat a K‑League All‑Stars side 3 – 1 on August 5 as part of their Asian tour, a useful physical test before facing Atletico Madrid in Seoul on August 9. City’s preseason work continues as they finalise preparations for the Community Shield and league start.
Man Utd beat Atlético
Manchester United recorded a 2 – 1 win over Atletico Madrid on August 1 in a pre‑season friendly, a positive result ahead of their scheduled friendly with Paris Saint‑Germain in Gothenburg on August 8. United remain active in match practice before competitive fixtures.
Villa narrowly beaten by Bayern
Aston Villa were defeated 2 – 1 by Bayern Munich on August 7 in a pre‑season fixture as they continue preparations ahead of the Premier League season. The narrow scoreline offered match miles against top opposition before competitive action begins.