Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Unai Emery cool off under sprinklers during trainingAugust 1, 2018 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan cooled off under the sprinklers with new Arsenal boss Unai Emery in training, the Daily Mail says. On a scorching day at their Colney base, the Armenian was pictured weaving in and out of the sprinklers. He also had a chat with Emery, who made sure his clipboard wasn't exposed to the water spraying around them. The Gunners appeared to be in high spirits and set to work both in the gym and on their well maintained training pitches. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang performed pull-ups, much to the amusement of Alexandre Lacazette. New goalkeeper Bernd Leno was another to test himself in the gym and the sessions under Emery appear to be varied. On the pitch there were some short sprinting drills and and passing exercises set up between cones. Arsenal are preparing for their final International Champions Cup game of pre-season against Chelsea on Wednesday. The North London club face their rivals at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and will look to back up their impressive 5-1 victory over PSG last time out. Another victory would be the perfect preparation for Arsenal's tricky opening game of the Premier League season against Manchester City on August 12. Arsenal FC via Getty Images Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |