Arsenal Off to Winning Pre-Season Start in Singapore
SINGAPORE, JUL 23 – Arsenal secured a 1-0 win with Bukayo Saka's goal and dominated possession and shots despite losing a 6-5 penalty shootout to AC Milan in a unique pre-season trophy event.
- At Singapore’s National Stadium, Arsenal beat AC Milan 1-0 as Bukayo Saka scored from Jakub Kiwior's cross, and were handed a trophy despite losing the shootout.
- Ahead of the 2025/26 season, Arsenal toured Singapore with structured shootouts, providing penalty practice as part of their Asia-Pacific pre-season tour.
- Arsenal’s 53% possession and 23 shots underscored their dominance, yet AC Milan prevailed 6-5 in the shootout despite Kepa Arrizabalaga’s three saves.
- Mikel Arteta said `I'm very happy with the attitude and the domination we had shown throughout the game`, and Arsenal next face Newcastle United in Singapore on July 27th.
- The pre-season tour's atmosphere has been electric with palpable fan excitement, and the unusual trophy ceremony has sparked debate over tournament formats.
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