Arsenal's 5 December fixtures: Back in action on Thursday

Arsenal return to action on Thursday with a Dubai Super Cup clash against Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais.

The Gunners will play a total of three mid-season friendlies this month before return to competitive football on December 26.

Mikel Arteta will be hoping to have his key stars available for the West Ham clash at the Emirates with the World Cup coming to an end.

Arsenal's fixtures in December:

Arsenal vs Lyon — friendly — December 8

Arsenal vs AC Milan — friendly — December 13

Arsenal vs Juventus — friendly — December 17

Arsenal vs West Ham — Premier League — December 26

Brighton vs Arsenal — Premier League — December 31