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Arsenal announce plans to play friendly in Hong Kong

 

Pa
Wednesday 14 March 2012 11:50 GMT
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Wenger was unhappy with the performance of Damir Skomina in last night's 3-0 win over AC Milan
Wenger was unhappy with the performance of Damir Skomina in last night's 3-0 win over AC Milan (Getty Images)

Arsenal today announced they would play in Hong Kong for the first time in 17 years as part of the club's pre-season Asia tour.

The Gunners will take on Hong Kong champions Kitchee FC at the Hong Kong Stadium on Sunday, July 29.

The squad will travel to Hong Kong from China, where they will be play Manchester City in Beijing two days earlier.

Chief executive Ivan Gazidis said: "It's great that Arsenal Football Club is visiting Hong Kong again after 17 years.

"We have many followers in Hong Kong and it's wonderful that these special fans will have an opportunity to see the first team live in action.

"The match will follow on from our visit to Beijing, where we play Manchester City in the Bird's Nest, and is another indication of Arsenal's commitment to Asia."

PA

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