Arsenal to tour Slovenia and Austria

Arsenal will embark on a three-match tour of Slovenia and Austria in preparation for the defence of their Premiership title.

The English champions will begin the trip with a clash against MK Maribor of Slovenia on July 22 before travelling to Austria to meet Grazer AK two days later.

A showdown with Sturm Graz on July 28 will conclude the tour for Arsene Wenger’s men, who are already scheduled to meet Barnet, River Plate and Ajax in pre-season.