Brazil to face Italy at Emirates

Robinho is one of a number of Brazilian based Premier League players

Brazil will return to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in February for a friendly against world champions Italy.

The game will be the fourth time the Brazilians have played at the 60,000 venue in London, having already faced Argentina, Portugal and Sweden there.

Brazil and Italy are due to face each other on 10 February.

Brazil have several Premier League-based players, including Manchester City striker Robinho and Manchester United midfielder Anderson.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood said: "Everyone at Arsenal Football Club is delighted and honoured to be hosting this international match between two of the world's greatest national teams.

"Brazil and Italy both have proud and very successful football histories and we are looking forward to welcoming the teams and many Brazilian and Italian supporters to Emirates Stadium in February.

"Some of the world's finest footballers will be on display and we are all very excited at what is sure to be a thrilling contest."