Key players have piled up extra minutes at the World Cup and signing Vinícius Júnior would smash their wage structure After beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on Saturday evening. It marks a return to acti...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/31/arsenal-mikel-arteta-injuries-fatigue-title-defence)