Arsenal cancel their pre-season tour to the USA after 'a number' of Covid cases within their squad, causing major disruption to Mikel Arteta's preparations for the new campaign By Max Winters For Mailonline Published: 20:25 BST, 20 July 2021 | Updated: 20:29 BST, 20 July 2021 Viewcomments Arsenal have scrapped their pre-season tour of the United States after 'a number' of positive Covid-19 cases at the club. According to The Athletic, there have been a 'small number' of positive tests within Mikel Arteta's group. The Gunners were due to take part in the Florida Cup, playing alongside Inter Milan, Everton and Millonarios. Arsenal have axed their pre-season tour of the USA after 'a number' of positive Covid cases A game with Inter was scheduled for July 25 before they would then play the winner of the game between the other two clubs. It means Arsenal's preparations for the new season have been dealt a major blow. Arteta's side kick off the new Premier League campaign away at Brentford on August 13. Arsenal have already played two friendlies this summer. They lost 2-1 to Hibernian and were held to a 2-2 draw by Rangers last week. They have got two more friendlies lined up before the season starts. The Mind Series will see Arsenal play London rivals Chelsea on August 1 and Tottenham a week later. More to follow. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility