Arsenal vs AC Milan 1-0 Extended Highlights & Goals - Friendly 2025
Goals: Bukayo Saka
Arsenal faced AC Milan in a pre-season friendly on July 23, 2025, in the warm, electric atmosphere of Singapore’s National Stadium. It was a solid start to the Gunners' Asia Tour, with Mikel Arteta’s side securing a 1-0 victory thanks to a well-taken goal from Bukayo Saka in the second half.
The match itself was lively, with Arsenal displaying sharpness and intent throughout. Martin Zubimendi made an assured debut in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. The trio controlled much of the possession, threading passes through Milan’s compact defensive line.
Jakub Kiwior, playing at left-back, whipped in a brilliant cross in the 53rd minute, and Saka didn’t miss. His finish was composed, slotted past Milan’s young goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani. From there, Arsenal grew more confident, though Milan responded late with a few dangerous counterattacks, especially through Rafael Leão.
One of the highlights for Arsenal fans was the appearance of teenage prospects Max Dowman and Marli Salmon. Both just 15, they played the final minutes, and Dowman had a near-magical solo run that almost ended in a goal.
Though the match ended 1-0, the teams took part in a scheduled penalty shootout afterwards, just for the fans. Milan edged it 6-5 in sudden death, despite Arsenal’s Kepa Arrizabalaga making three excellent saves.
All in all, Arsenal looked ready and well-prepared for the season ahead. Milan showed resilience but will need time to integrate under Massimiliano Allegri’s renewed leadership.
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