Emirates Cup 2017: When is Arsenal’s pre-season tournament, what TV channel is it on, and how can I get tickets?
The annual tournament gets underway on the weekend of July 29-30
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AFTER a year off, Arsenal's Emirates Cup pre-season tournament returns this summer.
The competition was cancelled last summer due to Euro 2016 and "essential pitch reconstruction works" to the Emirates Stadium pitch surface.
When is the 2017 Emirates Cup?
The 2017 Emirates Cup takes place on the weekend of July 29-30.
The Emirates Stadium hosts all matches.
The is year will be the ninth staging of the Emirates Cup.
Who is in the Emirates Cup this year?
Arsenal, Red Bull Leipzig, Sevilla and Benfica clash for the cup.
What TV channel is the Emirates Cup on?
The Emirates Cup will be broadcast live on Quest.
Quest is on Freeview channel 37, Sky 144 and Virgin Media 172.
What are the full fixtures?
Sat July 29: RB Leipzig vs Sevilla (2pm), Arsenal vs Benfica (4.20pm)
Sun July 30: RB Leipzig vs Benfica (2pm), Arsenal vs Sevilla (4.20pm)
How can I get tickets?
Tickets for the games are released on general sale on Arsenal's official website on June 7.
Prices for one ticket range from £25-£45.
You can also buy family ticket offers from the site.
As with all previous Emirates Cup tournaments, fans get to watch both games each day for the price of one ticket.
How many times have Arsenal won the Emirates Cup?
The hosts have won four out of the eight Emirates Cup tournaments.
The Gunners, however, have only won one out of the last four.
Do goals really count as points?
Yes they do.
A statement on Arsenal's website reads: "Teams will be awarded three points for a win and one point for a draw. The competition also rewards attacking play, with teams being awarded one point for each goal they score.
"In addition, shots on target will be taken into account and will be used to decide the tournament winners if teams are level on points and goal difference, with the winning team being presented with the Emirates Cup trophy after the second match on Sunday, July 30."
