Arsenal kick off their 2025-26 pre-season preparations with a high-profile clash against AC Milan at Singapore's Festival of Football, as manager Mikel Arteta seeks the winning formula that has eluded the club despite three consecutive second-place Premier League finishes.
Gunners Eye New Signings and Academy Gems
Arsenal supporters will be eager to catch their first glimpse of the club's summer acquisitions, including Martín Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Christian Nørgaard, while speculation continues to swirl around a potential move for striker Viktor Gyökeres.
The squad will be without their latest signing, Noni Madueke, who has been granted extended leave following his Club World Cup commitments with former club Chelsea and will join up with his new teammates after the Asian tour concludes.
Arteta has included several promising academy prospects in his 30-man traveling squad, most notably 15-year-olds Max Downman and Marli Salmon, both tipped for potential first-team involvement this campaign. However, all eyes in Singapore will be on Arsenal's established stars as they look to bounce back from last season's trophy drought.
Milan Begin New Chapter Under Allegri
AC Milan will be hoping Massimiliano Allegri's return to the San Siro proves as successful as his first stint, following a disappointing campaign that saw the Rossoneri finish eighth in Serie A and lose the Coppa Italia final to Bologna.
The club has endured high-profile departures with left-back Theo Hernández joining Al Hilal and midfielder Tijjani Reijnders moving to Manchester City, but have softened the blow by securing the signature of Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić.
While the Croatian veteran won't feature in Asia, new midfield addition Samuele Ricci is expected to get minutes alongside goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano. With links to Pervis Estupiñán, Dušan Vlahović, and Rasmus Højlund still active, Allegri's Asian lineup is unlikely to resemble his Serie A starting eleven.
Match Information:
- Date: Wednesday, July 23
- Kick-off: 12:30 PM BST (7:30 AM ET / 7:30 PM local time)
- Venue: National Stadium, Singapore
How to Watch:
- Available on Arsenal's official website and app in the UK and Australia
- Streaming on Paramount+ in the United States
- Live coverage available via ESPN digital platforms
