Chuba Akpom Not Going On Loan - Wenger

Arsene Wenger has stressed he wants to include Chuba Akpom in his first-team plans this season after the Arsenal youngster netted an impressive hat-trick in Wednesday's Barclay's Asia Trophy semi-final against a Singapore Select XI.

Cech To Get First Arsenal Debut In Singapore

Arsenal, Everton and Stoke City join a Singapore Select XI for the Barclays Asia Trophy this week.
Petr Cech could make his Arsenal bow when Arsene Wenger's men kick off their Barclays Asia Trophy campaign against a Singapore Select XI on Wednesday.

The Czech goalkeeper arrived from London rivals Chelsea for an undisclosed fee at the end of last month and is, so far, the only new addition to the Arsenal first team. The Emirates Stadium outfit are joined by Everton and Stoke City in contesting the pre-season konockout tournament, which concludes on Saturday.