Arsenal have Thomas Partey, Nicolas Pepe and goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on their pre-season squad in the United States of America.
A roster of 33 players announced Wednesday night with the addition of other African stars, namely Folarin Balogun, Mohamed Elneny, Eddie Nketiah and Nuno Tavares.
This is the Gunners’ first extended summer excursion since 2019 after their last two submitted visits to the United States were cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Arsenal’s first game will face Alex Iwobi’s Everton on Saturday. Four days later, they headed to Florida, where they would see Orlando City before signing to Chelsea on July 23.
The return to Emirates Stadium will take place at the end of July, with the annual Emirates Cup event seeing Arteta’s men take on the heavyweights of Seville’s Spanish elite.
“In addition to the 3 matches, the players will continue with their arrangements for the new season on the training ground every day, in sessions that deserve to be rigorous, while taking the opportunity to meet the local fans on various occasions around the world. week – and – a partial trip,” the club’s website reads.
Arteta’s men finished fifth last season after racking up problems in 38 outings, a position that earned them a Europa League spot next season.
The North Londoners will begin their 2022-23 crusade against Crystal Palace on August 5 at Selhurst Park.
The Gunners will face Leicester City a week later, followed by a clash with newly promoted Bournemouth.
In total, Arsenal will compete in 4 competitions in 2022-23: Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup.
The complete Arsenal in the United States
Goalkeepers: Aaron Ramsdale, Bernd Leno, Matt Turner, Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Runarsson
Defenders: Kieran Tierney, Nuno Tavares, Gabriel, Pablo Mari, Ben White, Rob Holding, William Saliba, Hector Bellerin, Cedric Soares, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Reuell Walters
Midfielders: Mohamed Elneny, Lucas Torreira, Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Granit Xhaka, Martin Odegaard, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus, Nicolas Pepe, Bukayo Saka, Folarin Balogun, Marquinhos
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