Arsenal vs AC Milan LIVE: Latest score, team news and updates as the Gunners kick-off their preseason tour against Italian outfit
Mikel Arteta will be thankful to have concluded the majority of his summer business before their tour of Asia gets underway. Of course, there's still no main striker, though the deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres is close to completion, but additions have been made in midfield, defence and in goal.
There'll be a few of those new faces on display this afternoon against the Italian giants. And there are also plenty of exciting youngsters to look out for.
Mail Sport's Chief Football Reporter Craig Hope is in Singapore this afternoon to cast an eye over the action, and we'll be bringing you his expert insights throughout the match.
We'll also have all the team news, comments from the managers and updates when this one gets underway in an hour! Let's get to it.
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