Once kings of their castles, Arsenal and AC Milan are set to lock horns in a tantalizing preseason clash at Singapore’s Kallang Stadium on Wednesday.
The Gunners landed in Asia riding the momentum of a low-key, but confidence-boosting 2-0 win over Watford behind closed doors. After three straight silver-medal finishes in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s side is eager to flip the script and finally get over the line this time around.
On the flip side, Milan will be stepping onto the pitch for the first time under a familiar face. Massimiliano Allegri has returned to the Rossoneri hot seat, taking over from Sergio Conceicao after a disappointing campaign that saw the Italian heavyweights miss out on European football. For both clubs, this friendly is more than a tune-up—it’s a statement of intent.
Here's everything you need to know about AC Milan vs. Arsenal, including TV channel and streaming options for the preseason friendly.
Where to watch AC Milan vs. Arsenal: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this club friendly match in Australia:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming option is available for the fans in Australia on Paramount+.
AC Milan vs. Arsenal start time
- Date: Wednesday, July 23
- Time: 9:30 p.m. AEST
AC Milan vs. Arsenal will kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, July 23, from the Singapore National Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Wed, Jul. 23 | 9:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Wed, Jul. 23 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Wed, Jul. 23 | 7:30 p.m. |
AC Milan vs. Arsenal lineups, team news
Max Dowman wasn’t even in kindergarten when Milan’s blockbuster signing first laced up his boots professionally—but now, the 15-year-old finds himself sharing headlines with none other than Luka Modrić.
The Real Madrid icon is trading white for red and black this season, though the 39-year-old maestro has been left off Milan’s summer tour roster after a grueling Club World Cup run.
In his place, Samuele Ricci is ready to hit the ground running, helping the Rossoneri reset following high-profile exits like Tijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernández—the latter lured away by the big bucks of Al-Hilal.
Rafael Leão, a name still buzzing around the Emirates rumor mill, is expected to cause chaos down the left flank. And with Santiago Giménez sitting this one out, the frontman duties could fall to Noah Okafor, who’ll be hungry to lead the line under the Singapore spotlight.
AC Milan predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Maignan (GK) — Jimenez, Gabbia, Thiaw, Bartesaghi — Musah, Ricci, Loftus-Cheek — Pulisic, Okafor, Leao.
Arsenal’s flight to Singapore had a few fresh faces on board, with Kepa, Norgaard, and Zubimendi all making the trip. However, fans eager to catch a glimpse of Noni Madueke in red and white will have to hang tight a little longer, as the winger is still wrapping up his Club World Cup duties with Chelsea.
With Viktor Gyokeres' transfer still caught in red tape, the baton up front could fall to Kai Havertz, who’s back in the mix after nursing a gnarly hamstring injury. Gabriel Jesus, meanwhile, remains sidelined as he continues his long road back from an ACL setback.
Keep an eye out for Max Dowman, the 15-year-old midfield prodigy who might just steal the spotlight with a few senior minutes under his belt. But make no mistake—when the whistle blows, Martin Ødegaard is expected to lead the line with the captain's armband strapped firmly to his bicep.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
AC Milan's schedule 2025
Here are AC Milan's next three preseason games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 23 | Arsenal | 9:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 26 | Liverpool | 9:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 31 | Perth Glory | TBD |
Arsenal's schedule 2025
Here are Arsenal's next three preseason games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 23 | AC Milan | 9:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 27 | Newcastle United | 9:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 31 | Tottenham Hotspur | 9:30 p.m. |
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