ARSENAL’S preparations for the Premier League’s return hit an unexpected bump as they were beaten 3-2 at home to Brentford in a friendly at the Emirates.
Meanwhile the Gunners could be set to replace David Luiz with the man he played alongside at Brazil and PSG – Thiago Silva, and Mikel Arteta is also said to be stepping up his pursuit of Luka Jovic and Thomas Partey.
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