🎯 Saka strike seals Arsenal friendly victory over Milan

Bukayo Saka's second-half goal led Arsenal to a 1-0 pre-season win against Milan in Singapore. 

Scorers: Saka 53'

Arsenal had the better of the opening exchanges and Ethan Nwaneri nearly opened the scoring with a neat turn and fierce strike from the edge of the area that forced Pietro Terracciano into a full-stretch save.

Milan also went close and Alexis Saelemaekers' curling first-time strike from Christian Pulisic's cut-back went narrowly over the crossbar.

Arsenal ended the first period on top and Gabriel Martinelli's shot was deflected narrowly wide before Riccardo Calafiori's header was cleared off the line in injury time.

Martín Zubimendi time 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/5fUPzDlOtB

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Mikel Arteta made six half time substitutes and handed debuts to Martín Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Another second-half sub, Jakub Kiwior made a quick impact and crossed for the unmarked Bukayo Saka to tap in from inside the six-yard box. 

WHAT A BALL 🎯

Bukayo Saka finishes off a beautiful cross to put Arsenal ahead against AC Milan ⚽ pic.twitter.com/zckB0vHVs1

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Rafael Leão tried to claw a goal back for Milan with 20 minutes remaining after a mazy solo run and strike from distance that Arsenal debutant Kepa Arrizabalaga held comfortably.

Lorenzo Torriani prevented a late Arsenal second with two reaction saves from Mikel Merino's close-range header and Leandro Trossard's fierce strike.

The contest concluded with a penalty shoot-out, which Milan won 6-5 after Christian Comotto scored the decisive penalty, despite Kepa saving three spot-kicks.

Arsenal face Newcastle next to conclude their pre-season tour of Singapore, while Milan will take on Premier League champions Liverpool on Saturday. 

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