Gunners face the champions of Portugal, with Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers and Joel Campbell likely to make their debuts for the London club.
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Arsenal begin their bid to win a fourth Emirates Cup title when they take on Europa League finalists Benfica in North London this afternoon.
The Gunners – champions in 2007, 2009 and 2010 – could hand debuts to new signings Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers.
Costa Rica star Joel Campbell may also make his Arsenal debut, but World Cup winners Mesut Ozil, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker will not feature.
New goalkeeper David Ospina is unavailable due to a thigh injury.
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The match will kick off at 4.20pm, following the game between AS Monaco and Valencia.
Live text coverage will appear below at 3.40pm.
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