Arsenal's stars may be gearing up to beat Chelsea in Saturday's pre-season friendly at the Bird's Nest but their players seem pretty keen on defeating each other, at least at table tennis.
Away on business, cooped up in team hotels and a long way from their families the challenge professional footballers have on tour has always been finding ways to spend time between training and playing.
Barcelona's stars famously play Ludo, others golf and video games are ever popular but the Gunners squad have taken to table tennis.
It is a good choice considering their current destination.