Three Premier League clubs, Arsenal, Everton and Stoke City, will compete in this year’s Asia Trophy, which will be played in July.
The biennal pre-season tournament will be hosted in Singapore for the first time, with the games scheduled for July 15 to July 18.
A Singapore Select XI will complete the line-up of teams, which will fight for the trophy.
Premier League chief executive, Richard Scudamore, expressed his delight that the competition will be staged in Singapore.
“We are very excited to bring the Barclays Asia Trophy to Singapore for the first time,” he said.
“We know Singaporeans love their football and that they are huge fans of the Barclays Premier League.
“Our aim is to put on a tournament worthy of Singapore’s 50th birthday celebrations and for that we have three teams who epitomise the best of our league.
“Arsenal have always been one of the most thrilling teams in the Barclays Premier League: they have some wonderful players and I’m sure they’ll delight their many fans from across Southeast Asia.
“Everton under Roberto Martinez continue to play an exciting brand of football, while Stoke City mix flair with a never-say-die attitude.
“Fans in Singapore should expect our most competitive ever Barclays Asia Trophy.”
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