Arsenal 1–0 AC Milan
What Happened
- Arsenal dominated possession throughout, with the breakthrough coming early in the second half: Kiwior’s cross was converted by Saka at close range (AC Milan).
- AC Milan’s goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani (who replaced Pietro Terracciano) made several important saves to keep the score minimal
- After full‑time, a ceremonial penalty shoot-out took place Milan edged it 6‑5, though this held no bearing on the actual match result
Standout Performances
- Bukayo Saka: Man of the match, secured the win with his goal
- Ethan Nwaneri: Shone in the first half with creative play, earning rave reviews and stoking competition for a midfield spot
- Jakub Kiwior: Provided the assist and impressed off the bench
- Martin Zubimendi & Kepa Arrizabalaga: Came on at halftime and showed promise in their debuts
Manager’s Take
Mikel Arteta was pleased, highlighting:
- Strong team control and second‑half domination.
- Encouraging performances from both new signings and academy talent
What’s Next?
Arsenal will face Newcastle in Singapore next, as their Asia Tour continues
AC Milan heads to Hong Kong to play