Arsenal made a winning start to their preseason tour of Asia after Bukayo Saka’s 53rd-minute strike earned a – – 1-0 victory over AC Milan in Singapore. The match, held at the National Stadium, saw the Gunners dominate possession and create several chances, though they struggled to convert opportunities into goals until Saka’s well-timed finish.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team’s performance, highlighting the importance of the tour in building squad cohesion and testing new tactics. ‘It’s a good start, but we have to maintain this focus as we continue our preparations,’ Arteta said after the match.
AC Milan, on the other hand, will look to regroup and improve their attacking play in upcoming matches. The result underscores Arsenal’s strong start to the preseason, providing confidence for their upcoming domestic and European fixtures.