Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom are delighted to return to training at Arsenal after spending the whole of last month on vacation.

The 20-year-olds were among the first team players that trained twice on Tuesday as the Gunners pre-season got underway.

England U21 international Akpom tweeted : “Feels good to be back with the boys #AFC #Nike.”

Super Eagles striker Alex Iwobi commented : “Back In Training & Looking Forward To The Season ! â�½ï¸�â�¤ï¸� #AFC.”

Before their first competitive fixture of the season against Liverpool on August 13, Arsenal will tackle Sydney, Western Sydney Wanderers, MLS All Star Team, Guadalajara, Viking and Manchester City in friendly matches.

Iwobi made his debut for the Emirates outfit last term while fellow Hale End Academy product Akpom was farmed out on loan to Premier League new boys Hull City.

Igho Kingsley