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Tuko News on MSNArsenal Defeats AC Milan in Pre-season Opener to Lift ‘Trophy’ in SingaporeArsenal defeated AC Milan to win their first pre-season game in Singapore and also lifted a trophy. The Gunners are aiming to end their five-year trophy drought.
Arsenal play AC Milan and Newcastle in Singapore before moving onto Hong Kong to take on north London rivals Tottenham. They will then return to the UK to take on Villareal and Athletic Bilbao at the Emirates before their opening Premier League game away to Manchester United.
ARSENAL beat AC Milan in 90 minutes but lost the penalty shootout. It was a lacklustre first half from both teams, who were trying to shake off the holiday cobwebs. But a moment of magic from
Arsenal will kickstart their pre-season campaign today when they take on Italian giants AC Milan in a friendly in Singapore. The Gunners are coming off yet another Premier League season that
Arsenal open their pre-season account against AC Milan on Wednesday in Singapore, beginning their Asian tour with a match against the seven-time Champions League winners. The National Stadium will host two sides steeped in history and ambition, with supporters eager for a glimpse of fresh faces and future stars.
Full list of ins and outs at all 20 Premier League clubsArsenal have already signed Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard ahead of the new campaign, with Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera rumored to be arriving soon too as new sporting director Andrea Berta has been busy.
Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 win over Italian giants AC Milan at the National Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday.
During one break in play, the Portugal international was filmed walking over to speak to Declan Rice and other Arsenal players, a moment which got fans talking amid transfer links to the AC Milan star. Foot Mercato claimed that Arsenal held talks with Leao earlier this summer as Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta attempt to sign a new wide attacker.
Jersey sales of Arsenal, Newcastle United and AC Milan in Singapore have jumped by more than 20 per cent, as football fever hits town. These European clubs are in Singapore this week for two pre-season friendly matches.