See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER and HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Updated: 14:13 BST, 9 August 2026
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as Arsenal take on Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates and Andoni Iraola makes his Anfield bow as his Liverpool team host Monaco. And that wasn't in the script!Dortmund force a corner with some good early movement, but another good move sees Nmecha play a lovely ball into Inacio and he finishes superbly past Kepa to put the German side ahead.Boos ring out at the Emirates - what a start for Dortmund!Arsenal 0-0 Borussia DortmundGyokeres wins an early corner after what is a sharp start from Arsenal. Odegaard whips this one in and it causes some chaos but Meyer does well to tip the ball over the bar before he does well to punch away the subsequent corner.Once again Arsenal look a threat from set pieces!Meanwhile, take a look at Bruno Guimaraes being unveiled to fans after his £75million move from Newcastle below...Arsenal 0-0 Borussia DortmundAnd we're underway!Kick off moments awayNew Arsenal signing Bruno Guimaraes has just been given a rapturous reception after being presented on the pitch ahead of kick off. The players are now out to what is a pretty packed Emirates Stadium and North London forever has had its first rendition of the season.A big opportunity for some further pre-season minutes for many of these players. Boost for Arsenal!He's not involved today but the good news for Arsenal fans is that David Raya is with the squad and has been warming up on the Emirates pitch.Raya was part of Spain's World Cup-winning group, although he didn't play a minute at the tournament, yet he was still granted some extra time off.Mikel Arteta will hope he's ready to go for next weekend's Community Shield clash against Man City. In the zone!A first matchday at Anfield as Liverpool manager for Andoni Iraola!What do the stats say?BY JOE FARRELLAs the countdown to kick off continues - with Liverpool's game beginning at 2:30PM and Arsenal's at 2PM - here are some stats to get you in the mood. This clash between Liverpool and Monaco, now coached by Filipe Luis, comes with the two sides having only met in a competitive game in the group stages of the 2004-05 Champions League, a campaign that ended triumphantly for Rafa Benitez's side.Liverpool won the first encounter 2-0, but lost 1-0 at the Stade Louis III stadium. So far in pre-season, - Liverpool have won twice and lost once. Monaco have also won twice and lost once, but picked up a draw against Cercle BruggeLiverpool team news!It's a boisterous welcome for Andoni Iraola, with Liverpool fans greeting the team coach on the way into the ground despite this being a pre-season game.It's a similarly strong team, with the Premier League now less than two weeks away from resuming.The likes of Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch will hope to continue to build up fitness after reporting for duty later than other team-mates following their involvement at the World Cup. A Champions welcome!And even the Premier League trophy is out on display at the Emirates today!Team newsIt's a strong side for Arsenal as the likes of Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Gabriel all start and we have another opportunity to see wonderkid Max Dowman in action. Jobe Bellingham, brother of Jude, and Felix Nmecha, the German midfielder linked to several Premier League teams this summer, will line up for Dortmund. Good AfternoonAnd welcome to Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest chapter of pre-season.Arsenal take on Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates today in their first home game since the end of last season, while Liverpool entertain Monaco in Andoni Iraola's Anfield bow.Be sure to stay with us for all the team news, build-up and updates throughout the afternoon. Key Updates
