Arsenal will play two games in Sydney in 2017
Saturday 30 April 2016 08:57, UK
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has confirmed the team will take part in two pre-season friendlies in Sydney next year.
The Gunners will play A-League side Sydney FC on July 13, 2017 at ANZ Stadium and Western Sydney Wanderers two days later at the same venue.
"Our pre-season matches enable the squad to complete final preparations ahead of a new campaign, and Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers will provide a strong test for the team," Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said in a statement on both clubs' websites.
"The trip also gives our travelling squad a wonderful opportunity to see our loyal supporters in a country so passionate about football."
Arsenal last visited Sydney back in the summer of 1977 when they were beaten 3-1 by an Australian XI.
They follow in the footsteps of a string of clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid which have visited Australia in recent years.
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