Arsenal have been stepping up their pre-season preparations ahead of jetting off to the United States later this week. The Gunners get their pre-season friendly programme under way on 24 July when they face Bournemouth in Los Angeles. Arsenal have a big season ahead of them. After two consecutive years in the Premier League title race, the Gunners will be eager to go all the way next term. Arsenal will also be eager to go further in the Champions League after bowing out at the quarter-final stage last season, and also challenge in the domestic cups. While the Gunners first-team squad prepares …
