The victory over AC Milan offered a first glimpse of new signings Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi, with the latter particularly impressive. Ben White and Bukayo Saka rekindled their connection down the right flank, catching the eye on more than one occasion in the first half.

Viktor Gyökeres is set to become Arsenal's newest No. 14. ESPN takes a look at those who have worn Arsenal's most famous shirt since Thierry Henry.

Arsenal kicked off pre-season with a dominant 1–0 victory over Milan in Singapore courtesy of Bukayo Saka’s second-half strike.

“This decision comes as a result of the clear and unequivocal desire expressed by the player, who has made it clear he did not wish to renew his contract with Valencia CF and expressed his exclusive intention to join Arsenal FC.”

However, it was Arsenal's 15-year-old academy products, midfielder Max Downman and centre-back Marli Salmon, who also impressed with their cameos and were the main subject of Arteta's post-match press conference, with the mood surrounding the club fairly postive.

On Wednesday, Arsenal and AC Milan are set to meet in a men's international club friendly, and you can catch all the action with Fubo.

Liverpool reportedly triggered Zubimendi’s affordable £60 million ($81.3 million) release clause in 2024 only to be rejected by the player. That same summer, Arsenal bought his Real Sociedad teammate Mikel Merino and, as has now been revealed, greased the wheels for Zubimendi’s arrival.

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