Arsenal boss Unai Emery is looking forward to their Emirates Cup opener against Lyon.
The Gunners will meet Lyon on Sunday.
"I think the first time on the pitch with our supporters - even though it's a friendly match - is very important because I think it's the first moment you can show them every player who is playing with us," he told Arsenal Player.
"Young players will be doing possibly their best performance and taking more minutes with us, plus any new players we have signed. I think it's the first moment we can be together and we can be strong for the start of the season. Really, I am looking forward to being with our supporters at Emirates Stadium again this pre-season against Olympique Lyonnais.
"They are a team with very young players, a big team in France and in Europe, known for playing with big performances. It's a team who have played very well for their supporters. Playing them will help us to give a big match at the Emirates. They have individually good players, a new coach in Silvinho, who played here as a left back.
"It's good that he's coming back here because he played for Arsenal. His visit with his team is good for us. They are a big team, with big players. I can enjoy, feel a good moment in this Emirates Cup. We are very excited to play in front of our supporters in London."