Bukayo Saka gives immediate reaction to Martin Zubimendi after Arsenal debut

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Arsenal have kicked off their 2025-26 campaign with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as he converted from an excellent Jakub Kiwior cross early in the second half.

Arsenal fans loved Saka and Ben White’s partnership as the right flank created the majority of the Gunners’ chances in the first half.

Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera are expected to complete moves to the Gunners but captain for the game Saka delivered his verdict on the current new signings after the game.

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Bukayo Saka ‘very happy’ with Arsenal’s new signings

Speaking to the club’s official website after the game, Saka was asked to give his verdict on the performances and in particular how the new signings have strengthened the squad.

Christian Norgaard started the game, whilst Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi both impressed in their second half displays.

Saka stated: “Yeah we’re very happy with the new signings and we’re all top quality players and we have the confidence that we’re going to have a big year.”

Zubimendi in particular caught the eye with his reading of the game and progressive passes through the midfield.

Mikel Arteta will be pleased with his side’s energy in the first game of the tour and will now be keen to see the quality and conviction in the final third improved in the clash with Newcastle.

Martin Zubimendi’s match statistics vs AC Milan

Zubimendi has impressed coaches in Arsenal training during pre-season sessions and he has now displayed his talents to the fans on an excellent debut.

The 26-year-old showed his composure on the ball but was also tenacious in his defensive duties, showing a real appetite to win the ball back quickly for his team.

Fellow new signing Arrizabalaga was also a talking point among supporters after his heroics in the penalty shoot-out at the end of the match.

The Gunners keeper saved three spot kicks but couldn’t prevent his side losing 6-5 in sudden death. Encouraging signs for the team however, with David Raya known to struggle from 12 yards.