EVEN halfway across the world in Singapore, Gyokeres-mania has been at boiling point. At half-time of Arsenal’s pre-season 1-0 victory over AC Milan this week, the kiss-cam was taken over by

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hopes Gabriel and Jurrien Timber can return to training next week. The pair were both absent from Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against AC Milan on Wednesday in Singapore. Gabriel and Timber were also not part of an opening training session on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s game with Newcastle on Sunday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on 15-year-old midfielder Max Dowman after his dazzling display as a substitute against AC Milan on Wednesday.

David Raya has said Mikel Arteta has not given him any assurances over his status as Arsenal's No. 1 goalkeeper following Kepa Arrizabalaga's arrival.

Dowman’s emergence is also intriguing for Arsenal as it means they are now stacked for talent in that area of the pitch. Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri and Odegaard are all left-footed playmakers that like to operate as right No8s.

Here’s how Arsenal could line up for their second leg of their Asia tour. GK: David Raya—The Spaniard had little to do on Wednesday, and he’ll likely share the minutes with new signing Kepa Arrizabalaga again here.