article: Arsene Wenger has branded the emerging trend of post-season tours as a 'nightmare' after revealing Arsenal opted against an extended pre-season trip. Tottenham have confirmed they will travel to Australia and Malaysia at the end of the Premier League season, while Chelsea are also set to travel abroad when the current campaign finishes. Overseas tours are an important component of clubs PR strategies as they look to maximise their earning potential away from England. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has slammed post season tours as a nightmare . Calum Chambers battles with Radamel Falcao during the Emirates Cup pre-season tournament . But they can also cause headaches for managers who feel such tours - particularly pre-season trips - hamper preparations. Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has successfully lobbied for a shorter than anticipated tour of the US this summer. Likewise, Arsenal were exploring the idea of playing additional matches in either India or Malaysia after their initial trip to Singapore - but have decided against it, a decision Wenger is happy with. 'I'm pleased with that because pre-season is always difficult if you cannot prepare well,' said the Arsenal manager . Chelsea are one of several Premier League sides who will be travelling overseas after the season . North London rivals Tottenham will be heading to Australia and Malaysia after the season is done . 'Lets not forget they voted to start early in August next season, which is a bit of nightmare when you think you start on August 8. 'Some players play until June 21 in the Copa America, some in the European Under-21 Championship play until June 14. 'After a season where we have no winter break, I don't see where you go from there to give players a proper rest. It's impossible. 'It is difficult because of the commercial aspect but you want to find a compromise.' Louis van Gaal has successfully lobbied for Manchester United's US tour to be cut short . On the prospect of the Gunners organising a future post-season tour, Wenger, who's side face Burnley on Saturday, added: 'Post season tours are a nightmare - I will never do it. 'In pre-season you have the players under pressure with the focus of starting the season well. 'A post-season tour, I always feel people come along to watch but the players are half on their holidays. 'It is a relaxed atmosphere with none of the intensity of a pre-season game. 'Maybe it is a holiday tour and good to have a relaxed atmosphere together. But from a purely football point of view, there is not much meaning – let’s be honest.'
highlights: Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are all travelling abroad after the end of the Premier League season .
  Arsene Wenger has decided not to extend Arsenal's summer tour .
  The Gunners face relegation candidates Burnley on Saturday .
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