Bukayo Saka’s early second-half goal served as Arsenal’s breakthrough in 1-0 win over AC Milan at Singapore National Stadium in Kallang on Wednesday as the Gunners kicked off their preparation for the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal looked strong in beginning their tour of Asia, out-attempting Milan 23-3 and putting nine shots on target.
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Saka buried a pretty cross from halftime sub Jakub Kiwior, as nine Gunners attempted multiple shots on the day. Martin Odegaard led the way with four.
New signing Christian Norgaard started for Arsenal, departing at halftime as Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi played the second 45 minutes.
USMNT forward Christian Pulisic played the first half for Milan, while national teammate Yunus Musah went 79 minutes in the start.
How to watch Arsenal vs AC Milan live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 7:30am ET Wednesday (July 23)
Venue: Singapore National Stadium — Singapore
TV Channel, Streaming: Paramount+ in USA
Arsenal vs AC Milan final score: 1-0
Goal scorer: Bukayo Saka 52′
Bukayo Saka goal — Arsenal 1-0 AC Milan (52nd minute)
Arsenal Starting XI
Raya, White, Saliba, Calafiori, Zinchenko, Norgaard, Rice, Saka, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Havertz
AC Milan Starting XI
Terracciano, Pavlovic, Thiaw, Tomori, Bartesaghi, Musah, Ricci, Loftus-Cheek, Saelemaekers, Leao, Pulisic
Arsenal team news, focus
Norgaard, Kepa and Zubimendi are all in line to make their Arsenal debuts, while Madueke is still recovering after playing his part in Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign before signing for Arsenal and will train with his new team when they return to the UK. The only injury absentee is Gabriel Jesus as he continues to recover from his ACL injury last season. Kai Havertz will be up top and it will be intriguing to see how new signing Zubimendi slots in to midfield alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.
AC Milan team news, focus
Pulisic was Milan’s top goalscorer last season and both he and Rafael Leao give AC Milan something special in attack. Modric’s arrival seems like it will be crucial as the veteran midfielder will dictate the tempo of the game and bring back some much-needed control. Milan massively underperformed last season but new manager Allegri will tighten them up defensively and they will be dangerous on the counter.
Arsenal vs AC Milan prediction
It’s tough to predict how a preseason game will go but I think we can safely say there will be plenty of goals and Arsenal will probably prevail. Arsenal 4-2 AC Milan.
