Arsenal will play the New York Red Bulls in a preseason friendly on Saturday July 26.

Thierry Henry will play against his former club in the match.

Arsenal hasn't travelled to the United States since 1989.

Henry said on the Red Bulls' official website: “It goes without saying that hosting Arsenal at Red Bull Arena will be a special moment for me both on a professional and personal level.

“As I have said before, the club is in my heart and this will be another terrific chapter in my relationship with Arsenal Football Club. Along with my teammates, I am excited to host Arsenal in New York -- one of the greatest cities in the world -- and hope that Red Bulls and Arsenal fans will be able to enjoy the match."

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger added: “This will be a great chance to play in front of supporters who have not seen the team play before. The New York Red Bulls will be midway through their season, so they will provide a good test.

“Obviously it will be good to play against Thierry. He is a very special player in our club’s history and I know the players and the supporters will enjoy this very much.”