Juventus have confirmed that they will face Arsenal in a mid-season friendly during the World Cup break.
The friendly is set to be played at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, December 17. The Gunners will be back in Premier League action on Boxing Day as they take on West Ham in north London on Sunday, December 26.
Mikel Arteta is keen to keep players left behind during the World Cup fresh with Arsenal having 10 players representing the north London outfit out in Qatar. Arsenal are taking part in the Dubai Cup next month alongside Premier League rivals Liverpool, AC Milan and Lyon.