The pre-season spotlight shifts to Southeast Asia as Arsenal take on AC Milan in their opening summer friendly at the National Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday, June 25.
Both clubs arrive with fresh ambitions after contrasting 2024–25 campaigns, and the clash promises a fiery European feel despite its friendly label.
🔴 Arsenal’s New Signings Join Tour, Gyökeres Deal Still Brewing | Arsenal Win = 1.89💵
Arsenal begin their Asian tour on the back of a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Watford in a closed-door friendly, with Ben White and Kai Havertz on the scoresheet.
With deals for Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, and Noni Madueke sealed, the Gunners are eager to bed in their new arrivals.
However, fans will have to wait to see marquee target Viktor Gyökeres, whose big-money move remains imminent.
Arteta will also rely on familiar faces, with Odegaard, Saka, and Saliba expected to lead a side that will blend established stars with rising youth talent like 15-year-old Max Dowman.
⚫️ Allegri Begins Second Milan Spell Amid Major Squad Shake-up | Milan Win = 3.50💵
AC Milan, under the returning Massimiliano Allegri, are out to erase the pain of a trophyless, Europe-less 2024–25 season, despite winning the Supercoppa Italiana early on.
The Italian tactician begins his second spell with an unfamiliar squad, one that no longer features Tijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez. In their place comes Luka Modric—though absent from the tour—and midfield recruit Samuele Ricci.
Allegri, last seen being ejected from the touchline by the referee for a red card in the Coppa Italia final as Juventus manager, now eyes redemption where it began for him, starting with this clash against Arsenal before further friendlies with Liverpool, Leeds, and Chelsea.
🗝️ Key Players & Team News 📰:
• Arsenal: Kepa, Zubimendi, and Norgaard are all available for their first Gunners outings, while Madueke sits out due to his Club World Cup commitments. Havertz may lead the line in place of the recovering Gabriel Jesus.
• AC Milan: Luka Modric and Santiago Gimenez will not feature, but Rafael Leao and Okafor headline the attack. Samuele Ricci is expected to debut, alongside familiar names like Pulisic and Loftus-Cheek.
🔢 Form & Tactical Notes | Draw = 3.75💵
• Arsenal were runners-up in the Premier League last season and reached the Champions League semifinals but fell short of silverware due to key injuries and transfer inaction. Their summer recruitment hints at a clear intent to rectify that.
• Milan’s eighth-place Serie A finish and early Champions League exit led to Sergio Conceicao’s exit. Allegri’s return brings discipline but also scrutiny, with the squad needing to adjust quickly in a high-pressure year.
📊 Team Form & Predicted Line-ups 🧑🤝🧑:
📈 Arsenal (W W L L W):
Possible XI – Raya; White, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
📈AC Milan (L L D W W):
Possible XI – Maignan; Jimenez, Gabbia, Thiaw, Bartesaghi; Musah, Ricci, Loftus-Cheek; Pulisic, Okafor, Leao.
Odds Market on MSport:
Over 2.5 = 1.53 – B2E4XYZ
GG/NG (Yes) = 1.50 – B2E4YHM
This battle in Singapore features more than just match fitness—it's about making statements. For Arsenal, it’s a preview of a squad poised to challenge again. For Milan, it’s a new dawn under a familiar face.
Expect tactical tweaks, debuts, and fireworks under the Singaporean night lights.
🔗 You can follow the Arsenal vs AC Milan pre-season friendly here on MSport.
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