7 reserve team players travel to the Far East as Arsène explores his options

With the Barclays Premier League season lurking on the ever-nearing horizon, Arsenal have stepped up their pre-season preparations. After the majority of Arsène Wenger’s first-team squad returned to training last week, Arsenal will fly out to Malaysia today to reconcile with the vast ranks of Asian Gooners, as well as test themselves against three testing teams – a Malaysia XI, Kitchee FC and, more importantly, Manchester City.
Arsenal have a strong fan base in Asia
Arsenal have had a long-standing affiliation with the Far East. From Arsène Wenger’s history with Japanese side Grampus Eight, to the more recent influx of Asian players who’ve become a part of Arsenal’s first-team, Arsenal have always endeared themselves to the Asian fans – it’s important that Arsenal repay the Asian G...