A time when clubs leave the comfort of their own homes and play around the world. Each club is determined to satisfy their growing army of fans with fixtures in every corner of the globe. The International Champions Cup series sees clubs from England, Spain, Italy and Scotland play on other continents, giving supporters the chance to see their heroes in the flesh. Barcelona came to Wembley and were roundly trounced by Liverpool, 4 – 0; it was a once in a lifetime happening but underlines why pre-season friendlies are games you can’t afford to miss. Both Manchester United and City went to China last year before heading off to the USA while Arsenal went to the USA and Stockholm. The Gunners have already announced that they will play in Australia next summer and with no international tournaments, you can guarantee it will be a strong squad for the two matches next year against Sydney FC and Western Australia Wanderers.