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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Countdown to 2025-26 season is on - but are Brentford ready?
Pre-season is completed and the countdown to the 2025-26 season is been a turbulent summer at Gtech Community Stadium with five arrivals but four departures, including captain Christian Norgaard and Bryan is also a new man in the dugout as the season starts at Nottingham Forest on Sunday - but are Bees ready?Get in touch with your views here
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three things we learned from Arsenal defeat to Tottenham as Mikel Arteta tests new tactic
Arsenal were beaten for the first time in pre-season as they lost 1-0 to rivals Tottenham. Pape Matar Sarr scored the only goal as Spurs triumphed in the first-ever north London derby staged overseas. In a disjointed game, Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm and failed to muster a shot on target during the first half. The Gunners improved after the break and enjoyed spells of pressure but were unable to find a breakthrough. Here, Standard Sport looks at three talking points from Arsenal's final game of their pre-season tour to Asia… Arsenal test a new style Pre-season is often about experimentation and that certainly felt like the case for Arsenal in this game. Mikel Arteta named a familiar side, with Christian Norgaard the only new signing in the XI, but there was a change in style. Arsenal repeatedly looked to go long against Tottenham, especially in the first half. Goalkeeper David Raya was direct when playing out from the back, often attempting to find Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli with balls over the top of Spurs' defence. It represented a shift from Arsenal's usual possession-based approach that they used for much of last season. Indeed, in the first half against Spurs, the Gunners had 49 per cent possession - which is low by their standards. Arteta has often spoken about his side needing to be 'unpredictable' and a shift to this approach at times during the upcoming season would certainly represent that. Shaky set-pieces Tottenham will argue that they could, and perhaps should, have won by more against Arsenal. Thomas Frank's side hit the woodwork three times across the course of the match and, especially in the first half, looked the most threatening. Two of the times that they struck the post was in the first half and on both occasions it was from a set-piece. Arsenal looked shaky on set-pieces towards the end of last season without Gabriel in the side - and it was a similar story on Thursday. The Brazilian, who was absent because he is still recovering from hamstring surgery in April, is a big miss, in particular when defending corners. Tottenham twice had corners that went right the way across Arsenal's six-yard box before hitting the post. Raya is usually so commanding when coming for crosses, but he had a rare off-day as the Gunners fell to defeat. Gyokeres make his Arsenal bow The biggest cheer from the Arsenal fans came when they got their first glimpse of Viktor Gyokeres. The supporters in Hong Kong were made to wait for a first look at the Sweden striker, who came on with less than 15 minutes to go. Arsenal are being careful with Gyokeres' minutes as he did not take part in any pre-season training with Sporting before joining last week. The 27-year-old has only had two training sessions with his new club and is still getting up to speed. Gyokeres is clearly hungry to make an impact and, even in this brief cameo, his willingness to run in behind was clear. Arsenal have two more pre-season friendlies next week, both at Emirates Stadium, and that should provide fans with a proper sighting of their new star striker. This was quiet start from Gyokeres, but he will hope for fireworks in the near future.
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal vs AC Milan LIVE SCORE: Rice fires miles over as Gunners chase opener in tricky pre-season clash
ARSENAL open their pre-season tour with a tricky clash against Italian giants AC Milan - and the action is unfolding RIGHT NOW! Summer signing Christian Norgaard starts on his debut while Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga are named on the bench. Cristhian Mosquera has travelled late to meet the squad over in Asia after completing all of his required documents, but is not on the teamsheet. While £52m Noni Madueke will meet his teammates at a later date as he is on holiday following his participation with Chelsea in the Club World Cup. Today, 12:00 By Nyle Smith Arrivals The players have stepped foot in the Singapore stadium and are admiring the beautiful scenes. Today, 11:54 By Nyle Smith Silva is better than Gold Invincible and Arsenal icon Gilberto Silva has been interacting with the fans ahead of this huge match. Today, 11:42 By Nyle Smith Arsenal subs Arrizabalaga, Setford, Rojas-Fedorushchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Salmon, Nichols, Kiwior, Copley, Merino, Lokonga, Zubimendi, Kabia, Nelson, Trossard, Odegaard, Harriman-Annous. Today, 11:34 By Nyle Smith Arsenal starting team The Gunners' starting eleven for their first pre-season game has been revealed and one of the summer signings are making their debut. Raya; White, Saliba, Calafiori, Zinchenko; Norgaard, Rice, Nwaneri; Saka, Martinelli, Havertz By Nyle Smith Arsenal's starting XI hint The Singapore National Stadium announcer may have just dropped the biggest hint of who will be in Arsenal's starting eleven today. You could hear several names being called out, almost like a practice run. And the stars mentioned were, David Raya, William Saliba, Gabriel, Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli. Seems as if Mikel Arteta will be going very strong. Today, 11:33 By Nyle Smith Fanatics The fans are flooding the streets! Today, 11:24 By Down pore It wasn't always smiles though as the Gunners were forced to reschedule the first training session of their pre-season tour of Singapore due to THUNDERSTORMS. The Gunners landed in Singapore on Sunday afternoon ahead of clashes against AC Milan and Newcastle this week before flying out to Hong Kong to take on Tottenham. Boss Arteta had hoped to get straight to work on Monday morning before holding a press conference to preview the Milan game. But a huge downpour – which included thunder and lightning – scuppered those plans, with training instead moved to the afternoon ahead of the club's launch of their away kit later today. Today, 11:14 By Nyle Smith Singapore smiles It's all smiles in Singapore as the Gunners prepare for their first pre-season match against AC Milan.
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal vs AC Milan LIVE SCORE: Zubimendi set to make Gunners debut in opening pre-season clash against Italian giants
ARSENAL open their pre-season tour with a tricky clash against Italian giants AC Milan - and the action unfolds SOON! New signings Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard are all in contention to make their debut for the Gunners. Cristhian Mosquera has travelled late to meet the squad over in Asia after completing all of his required documents, but is unlikely to feature. While £52m Noni Madueke will meet his teammates at a later date as he is on holiday following his participation with Chelsea in the Club World Cup. Follow ALL the action from Arsenal's pre-season match with our live blog below...
