Arsenal have confirmed that they will be playing in the Dubai Super Cup in Dubai during the World Cup break.
The squad will travel to Dubai in December to play two games against top European clubs.
They’ll face Olympique Lyonnais on December 8, 2022 (19:30 GMT KO).
Arsenal will also be facing reigning Serie A champions AC Milan on December 13 in the final game of the Dubai Super Cup, with that being a 18:00 GMT kick-off.
Speaking about the reason for playing these games, Mikel Arteta said: “We’re looking forward to spending time together on the training pitch in a warmer climate. It’ll be a nice change of environment and a great opportunity for us to work hard and prepare for the second half of the season.
“Dubai is a fantastic place and the football facilities there are first-class. The Dubai Super Cup also gives us the opportunity to test ourselves against two strong sides in Lyon and AC Milan – it’ll be a great experience for the squad.”
Arsenal will be playing these games to pick up on some match fitness before the Premier League restarts on Boxing Day.
