EPL giants Arsenal arrive in Sydney ahead of friendlies

Premier League giants Arsenal have arrived in Australia to a rousing reception by fans at Sydney airport ahead of their pre-season tour.

Arsenal confirm squad for Sydney FC, Wanderers matches

ARSENAL’S AUSSIES TOUR

*The Gunners are in town for the next week ahead of friendlies against Hyundai A-League clubs Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC.

*Arsene Wenger’s men will take on the Sky Blues at ANZ Stadium on Thursday (July 13), before backing up against the Wanderers at the same venue two days later (Saturday, July 15).

Arsenal have named a 25-man squad for their tour of Australia.

*Arsenal have brought a near full-strength squad with them Down Under, including record signing Alexandre Lacazette.

*Superstars Mesut Ozil, Theo Walcott, Olivier Giroud, Aaron Ramsey, Petr Cech, Per Mertesacker, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Laurent Koscielny have also made the trip.