Arsenal Name Strong XI vs AC Milan: Nwaneri, Calafiori Start

Arsenal have named a strong XI for their pre-season clash with AC Milan , with standout choices including Ethan Nwaneri in midfield and Riccardo Calafiori partnering William Saliba at centre-back.

The Gunners’ starting lineup is: Raya; White, Saliba, Calafiori, Zinchenko; Norgaard, Rice, Nwaneri; Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.

The bench is stacked with experience and promise, featuring Ødegaard, Trossard, Zubimendi, Merino, Kiwior, Nelson, and youngsters like Lewis-Skelly, Dowman and Harriman-Annous.

AC Milan , meanwhile, have named a competitive side of their own, lining up with: Terracciano; Tomori, Thiaw, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Ricci, Musah, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leão.

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The match, held at the Singapore National Stadium, has been generating fan excitement on both sides. Arsenal supporters on X praised the depth of the squad, with one user noting, “This isn’t just a squad, it’s a whole squadron!” Others expressed curiosity about captaincy, with Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice both strong contenders.

For Milan , the return of Yunus Musah drew attention, especially after his failed move to Napoli. Fans are hoping for a "Musah masterclass" against an elite Premier League opponent.

Kickoff promises a high-quality encounter as both sides ramp up preparations for the 2025/26 campaign.

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