Nurnberg vs Arsenal LIVE: Date, kick-off time, team news and how to follow pre-season clash – Rice and Havertz could make debuts

Arsenal will get their pre-season preparations underway next week as they face German side Nurnberg in their opening friendly. 

The Gunners came close to winning the Premier League title last season before losing out to Manchester City and finishing second. 

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But they’ll be aiming to go one step further this campaign and there is no better way to start than with a win in their first game back. 

And it could be a special one as Declan Rice may make his debut for Mikel Arteta’s side if his British record fee transfer is completed in time.

Rice may join £65million man Kai Havertz in making his maiden appearance in red and all eyes will be on the new signings if they feature against the Bundesliga 2 side.

Nurnberg vs Arsenal: Date and how to follow 

This pre-season friendly will take place on Thursday, July 13. 

It will be played at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Germany and is kick-off is scheduled for 6pm UK time. 

The game will take place while Arsenal are in their pre-season training camp at Adidas HQ.

Fans can live stream all the action on Arsenal.com or the Arsenal App for just £5.99.

talkSPORT will have updates throughout and talkSPORT.com will have a live blog.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Nurnberg vs Arsenal: Team news 

Arsenal’s pre-season training camp squad is yet to be announced but all of the Gunners stars are likely to feature. 

Imminent new signing Rice could be there while new man Havertz is likely to be travelling to his home country. 

Arteta is also expected to use plenty of academy products that may feature for his side throughout the pre-season campaign. 

Nurnberg vs Arsenal: What has been said? 

Arsenal’s opening friendly will be played while they are training at the Adidas HQ in Germany. 

Gunners Sporting Director Edu said: “We’re excited to begin our pre-season schedule at adidas HQ, and thank adidas for hosting us again at their world-class campus. 

“Our match against 1. FC Nürnberg is another good opportunity to help Mikel and the squad prepare ahead of the new season.

“This kicks off a strong run of pre-season fixtures, with us travelling to the US shortly afterwards to face the MLS All-Stars team, Manchester United and Barcelona.”