Arsenal players flew to the Far East in luxury yesterday.

They were treated to a flight on an extra-special plane with luxury beds as they also face a six-hour trip to Beijing after tomorrow's friendly against a Malaysia XI.

The posh jet could only take 60 people and stopped to refuel in the Middle East before landing at its destination.

Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain said: "I've just had a 14-hour plane journey but it was one of the best I have had as we had a good laugh.

"We are very excited. I have only been back for four days but to come to Asia is great."