Arsenal bizarrely lift trophy 15 minutes after losing penalty shootout against AC Milan

Arsenal were involved in some bizarre scenes on Wednesday afternoon as they lifted a trophy 15 minutes after losing a penalty shootout. The Gunners were facing AC Milan in Singapore as part of their pre-season tour in Asia. Arsenal have claimed the first piece of silverware of their season Mikel Arteta‘s men beat the Italian giants 1-0 in the match, but as with a lot of pre-season spectacles, there was a penalty shootout immediately after. Arsenal lost 6-5 with Martin Odegaard, Reiss Nelson, Jakub Kiwior and Marli Ellis Salmon all missing. Salmon was the final Gunners player to miss from the penalty spot before Christian Comotto converted the winner. That led to the strange sight of seeing Arsenal lift some silverware just a few moments after losing on penalties. But it was a good runout for Arteta’s men. Arsenal managed to get minutes into 22 players, including new signings Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and 15-year-old Max Dowman. Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game eight minutes into the second half. Next up for Arsenal is a tie against Newcastle United at the weekend at the Singapore International Stadium. The Gunners will hope to have two new signings ready to make their debuts as well. Cristhian Mosquera is all set to join from Valencia. Ethan Nwaneri shone for ArsenalGetty Mosquera is set to join for around £17 millionGetty The centre-back has agreed terms and has even been spotted in an Arsenal kit, and he is expected to fly to Asia as soon as the deal is confirmed. The other player who might make his debut is Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker has rejected interest from other clubs and is all set to join Arsenal. talkSPORT understands the Gunners have agreed a fee with Sporting Lisbon of £55million. There are also a further £8.7m in add-ons for the former Coventry City forward. It ends the Gunners’ long search for a striker, and he just needs to complete a medical and all the formalities. Gyokeres has an incredible scoring record in PortugalGetty If all goes well, he should be playing against the Toon at the weekend. Of course, after the game, Arteta refused to comment on Gyokeres or Mosquera. But he was pleased with the display from his side. Speaking after the trophy presentation, Arteta said: “We’re all very happy with the performance, especially with the attitude, quality and domination that we showed throughout the game, and obviously, to win as well. “Regarding the individuals, a lot of them showed that they are ready and at really a good level. Bukayo is one of them. “We have pushed him through the summer to catch up on a lot of things that he had to to give himself the best chance to exploit his qualities better and more highlighted and with more impact every time physically he’s at the highest level. “Very happy with all the kids. I think they are able to play at that level at 15 years old in my opinion because of the environment and culture that is within the team. “When somebody makes you feel so comfortable and so confident straightaway you can go and do it. “At least it gives you the best chance and then you have to have the qualities this kid has to deliver against opposition like this.”

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Arsenal bizarrely lift trophy 15 minutes after losing penalty shootout against AC Milan

Arsenal were involved in some bizarre scenes on Wednesday afternoon as they lifted a trophy 15 minutes after losing a penalty shootout.

The Gunners were facing AC Milan in Singapore as part of their pre-season tour in Asia.

Arsenal have claimed the first piece of silverware of their season

Mikel Arteta‘s men beat the Italian giants 1-0 in the match, but as with a lot of pre-season spectacles, there was a penalty shootout immediately after.

Arsenal lost 6-5 with Martin Odegaard, Reiss Nelson, Jakub Kiwior and Marli Ellis Salmon all missing.

Salmon was the final Gunners player to miss from the penalty spot before Christian Comotto converted the winner.

That led to the strange sight of seeing Arsenal lift some silverware just a few moments after losing on penalties.

But it was a good runout for Arteta’s men.

Arsenal managed to get minutes into 22 players, including new signings Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and 15-year-old Max Dowman.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game eight minutes into the second half.

Next up for Arsenal is a tie against Newcastle United at the weekend at the Singapore International Stadium.

The Gunners will hope to have two new signings ready to make their debuts as well.

Cristhian Mosquera is all set to join from Valencia.

Mosquera is set to join for around £17 million

The centre-back has agreed terms and has even been spotted in an Arsenal kit, and he is expected to fly to Asia as soon as the deal is confirmed.

The other player who might make his debut is Viktor Gyokeres.

The Swedish striker has rejected interest from other clubs and is all set to join Arsenal.

talkSPORT understands the Gunners have agreed a fee with Sporting Lisbon of £55million.

There are also a further £8.7m in add-ons for the former Coventry City forward.

It ends the Gunners’ long search for a striker, and he just needs to complete a medical and all the formalities.

Gyokeres has an incredible scoring record in Portugal

If all goes well, he should be playing against the Toon at the weekend.

Of course, after the game, Arteta refused to comment on Gyokeres or Mosquera.

But he was pleased with the display from his side.

Speaking after the trophy presentation, Arteta said: “We’re all very happy with the performance, especially with the attitude, quality and domination that we showed throughout the game, and obviously, to win as well.

“Regarding the individuals, a lot of them showed that they are ready and at really a good level. Bukayo is one of them.

“We have pushed him through the summer to catch up on a lot of things that he had to to give himself the best chance to exploit his qualities better and more highlighted and with more impact every time physically he’s at the highest level.

“Very happy with all the kids. I think they are able to play at that level at 15 years old in my opinion because of the environment and culture that is within the team.

“When somebody makes you feel so comfortable and so confident straightaway you can go and do it.

“At least it gives you the best chance and then you have to have the qualities this kid has to deliver against opposition like this.”