Arsenal beat Japanese side Urawa Reds 2-1 in preseason friendly

Chuba Akpom, who scored his fourth goal for Gunners on Asian tour, netted in the 82nd minute after Lukas Podolski put Arsenal ahead post half-time.

Arsenal cruise 7-0 in Brazil-style away kit at Asian Tour opener

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea all have new managers this season, giving Arsenal hope that their stability under Arsene Wenger can finally help them end an eight-year trophy drought.