Arsenal's pre-season schedule includes key matches against Girona (3-0 win) and Borussia Dortmund (2-3 loss). Aston Villa faced Porto (2-1 loss) and Bayern Munich (1-2 loss). Brighton secured wins over Roma (3-0) and Bologna (1-0). Other teams like Chelsea and Bournemouth also participated in high-profile friendlies. All kick-offs are listed in UK time before the August 21 season start.

Aston Villa's tour included games in Hong Kong and Jakarta, while Chelsea played in Sydney and Jakarta. Bournemouth had a dominant 10-1 victory against Genoa. These matches help teams finalize lineups and strategies.

Teams like Brighton and Bournemouth showed strong performances. Arsenal's loss to Dortmund highlighted defensive issues. Fixtures against European clubs like Bayern Munich and Porto add competitive intensity. The community shield clash between Arsenal and Man City on August 16 is a major event.