Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will “minimise the risk” with Gabriel ’s recovery from injury after he and Jurrien Timber were left out of the pre-season win over AC Milan. Gabriel has not played since undergoing hamstring surgery at the start of April, which ruled him out of the final weeks of the season.

Arsenal kicked off their pre-season with a 1-0 win over Milan in Singapore - here we look at the talking points.

Arteta’s men missed out on the 2023–24 Premier League title by two points. The year prior, they were only five points away from English glory, falling to Man City both times. Most recently, the Reds were crowned English champions after finishing the 2024–25 season 10 points ahead of Arsenal.

Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber remain out of the Arsenal squad as they continue their rehabilitation from injury. The Gunners take on AC Milan for their first match of the pre-season tour in Asia.

The centre-back just signed a new deal and says everyone at the club believes they can win a trophy after three years of near-misses

Supporters will be intrigued to see their newbies in action on Wednesday, as they take on Milan in their opening pre-season outing of 2025. Here’s the starting lineup Arteta could pick in Singapore.

Gabriel Jesus is nearing the final phase of his ACL recovery, but with new signings pushing for his place, questions remain over when and how he will return. For all the progress Arsenal have made under Mikel Arteta, the question of who leads the line continues to hang over the Emirates.

Gabriel Magalhaes is confident that Arsenal are "ready to reach new heights", with the Gunners "doing everything to bring in top players" in the transfer market this summer

Noni Madueke is fourth arrival in busy summer transfer window, with more likely to join before season starts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.