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| Milan vs Arsenal: Friendly Match Preview, Lineups & Score Prediction. |
Football fans are in for a treat as Arsenal take on AC Milan in a thrilling preseason friendly at the Singapore National Stadium this Wednesday. Both teams are aiming to build momentum ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
This match features two European giants on very different trajectories. Arsenal are entering the new season with renewed ambition after another strong, albeit trophyless, campaign. Milan, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a frustrating domestic season and a disappointing Coppa Italia final loss.
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Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Time: 6:30 PM (WIB) / 12:30 PM (BST) / 7:30 AM (ET)
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Location: Singapore National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore
This is the first summer outing for both clubs, giving managers Mikel Arteta and Massimiliano Allegri the chance to experiment with new lineups and formations.
Arsenal – Last 5 Matches:
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W vs Southampton (2–1)
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W vs Newcastle (1–0)
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D vs Liverpool (2–2)
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L vs PSG (1–2, UCL Semi)
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L vs Bournemouth (1–2)
Milan – Last 5 Matches:
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W vs Monza (2–0)
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L vs Roma (1–3)
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L vs Bologna (0–1, Coppa Italia Final)
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W vs Bologna (3–1)
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W vs Genoa (2–1)
How Have They Matched Up Before? (Head-to-Head)
In their last five meetings, Arsenal have dominated:
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Arsenal wins: 4
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Milan wins: 1
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Draws: 0
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Last match: Arsenal 3–1 Milan (March 15, 2018 – Europa League)
Arsenal clearly have the upper hand historically, but preseason matches often deliver surprises.
AC Milan
Milan’s new manager Massimiliano Allegri has named a 26-man squad, with several key absentees:
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Luka Modrić is resting after a long season with Real Madrid and international duty.
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Santiago Giménez is also out, returning from a Gold Cup campaign with Mexico.
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New signing Samuele Ricci is expected to debut.
Predicted Milan Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Maignan; Jiménez, Tomori, Thiaw; Pavlović, Ricci, Fofana, Pulisic; Loftus-Cheek, Leão; Colombo
Arsenal
Arteta has brought a 30-man squad to Singapore, including several youth prospects and fresh signings.
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Gabriel Jesus is still out with an ACL injury.
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Gabriel Magalhães returns from a hamstring issue.
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New signings Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga could all make their debuts.
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Rising star Max Dowman (just 15 years old) is one to watch this summer.
Predicted Arsenal Lineup (4-3-3):
Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Calafiori; Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
How to Watch Milan vs Arsenal (Live TV & Streaming)
| Country | Broadcast/Streaming Platforms |
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| United States | Paramount+, fuboTV, CBS Sports Network |
| United Kingdom | Arsenal.com |
| Mexico | Disney+ Premium, ESPN Mexico |
| Canada | Not available |
Score Prediction: Who Will Win?
While both teams are likely to rotate heavily, Arsenal’s depth and summer preparation give them a slight edge. Milan’s squad is still finding rhythm under Allegri, especially with several stars missing.
Prediction: Milan 1–2 Arsenal
Expect Arsenal’s youngsters and new signings to shine as Arteta tests combinations for the new season.