Arsenal announce line-up for pre-season clash against Nurnberg with Jesus on bench but debut for new signing | The Sun

ARSENAL star signing Gabriel Jesus has been named on the bench for the team's first pre-season friendly.

The Gunners take on Nurnberg in Germany and manager Mikel Arteta could introduce Jesus at some point into the game.


Arteta also decided to hand a debut to goalkeeper Matt Turner, who also joined in the summer transfer window.

Hector Bellerin returns to the fold after his successful loan stint at Real Betis last season.

Turner and Bellerin are joined by youngster Reuell Walters, Pablo Mari and Kieran Tierney in defence.

Albert Sambi Lokonga, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Emile Smith Rowe link up in midfield.

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Nicolas Pepe, Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah lead Arsenal's frontline.

Jesus is joined by fellow Brazilian and summer signing Marquinhos in the substitute list.

Runar Runarsson, Arthur Okonkwo, Cedric Soares, Lino Sousa, Gabriel Magalhaes, Mohamed Elneny, Matt Smith, Charlie Patino, Salah Oulad M’hand, Gabriel Martinelli and Folarin Balogun are also on the bench.

Turner joined Arsenal following a £5.75million deal with New England Revolution in January.

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The USA international will be hoping to rival the Gunners' No1 Aaron Ramsdale this coming season.

Jesus signed with the North Londoners following a £45m deal with City and is expected to spearhead Arteta's attack this term.

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