Arsenal and Manchester United are set to come head-to-head this weekend in a glamour pre-season clash.

The Gunners and Red Devils are both in the USA for tours and have arranged a friendly against each other at the impressive SoFi Stadium.

The Gunners got their pre-season trip across the pond underway with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth before winning 5-4 on penalties.

Meanwhile, this will be United’s first game of their USA trip.

Erik ten Hag‘s side beat Rangers 2-0 at the weekend and gave new £52 million man Leny Yoro his debut.

The Frenchman will be hoping to get his first start here as two of the world’s biggest clubs meet.

Arsenal vs Manchester United: Date and how to follow

This pre-season tie is set to take place on Saturday, July 27.

Kick-off at the SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, is set for 7:30pm local time.

This means the game will start at 1am on Sunday morning in the UK.

Arsenal will show the game on their website as well.

They are offering a deal to watch all of their pre-season fixtures for £9.99. More details here.

Meanwhile, Man United are streaming the game on MUTV.

This costs £7.99 per month or £29.99 for the year. More details here.

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Arsenal vs Manchester United: Team news

Mikel Arteta has named a 26-man squad for this pre-season tour.

However, they are without plenty of their top players, including Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba after they progressed to the latter stages of Euro 2024.

Meanwhile, Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz have joined up with the squad today after extended breaks due to their participation in international tournaments.

Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu have been left in London due to injuries.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils have 29 players available.

However, there are plenty of notable absentees, including Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Joshua Zirkzee and Luke Shaw.

Again, this is due to international participation, although some could join up later in the tour.

Tyrell Malacia is still injured and misses out, while Yoro is in the squad.

Arsenal squad

• Goalkeepers: Karl Hein, Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, Alexei Rojas
• Defenders: Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ayden Heaven, Omar Rekik
• Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Michal Rosiak, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira, Ethan Nwaneri, Salah–Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Jimi Gower
• Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Charles Sagoe Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah

Manchester United squad

• Goalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek
• Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans, Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Leny Yoro
• Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon
• Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley

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Arsenal vs Manchester United: What has been said?

Gunners boss Arteta was asked about a couple of transfer stories in the aftermath of the Bournemouth game.

Emile Smith Rowe wasn’t involved against the Cherries, and talkSPORT understands that Fulham are confident of signing the England international for £35 million.

When asked about Smith Rowe, Arteta said: “There are things happening in the background so we felt it was best not to use him.”

The Spaniard was also asked about the impending arrival of Riccardo Calafiori, but he wouldn’t be drawn into it.

He said: “There is no update. As soon as we have something to say, we will say. You know I don’t like talking about external players.”