New signings ‘shaking the tree’ – Artetapublished at 10:38 British Summer Time
10:38 BST
Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter in Singapore
Arsenal play AC Milan in Singapore on Wednesday in the first match of their pre-season tour.
At his first news conference of the tour, Mikel Arteta said that the new signings have brought an excitement to the squad.
The Gunners have included Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga, while Noni Madueke has been left in England to rest.
“It’s like shaking the tree again. Bringing new faces, they bring new excitement, new energy as well.
“We signed very important players as well. I think everybody feels that the heights have to go to a different level and it’s what we are seeking.”