Preview: Arsenal U-23s v Villarreal

We’re aiming to make the perfect start to our Premier League International Cup campaign when we host Villarreal on Wednesday evening.

THE STORY SO FAR

We come into this match on the back of good league form after losing just once so far this season.

We have got ourselves back into the Premier League 2 title race by recording back-to-back victories against Tottenham and Southampton.

Tyreece John-Jules made the difference in a closely-contested match against the Saints, with his well-taken goal on the stroke of half-time securing all three points.

Two weeks earlier, Trae Coyle scored his first goal of the season as we won the north London derby at the Lamex Stadium. Robbie Burton and Nathan Tormey…