A Ramble About Arsenal's Win Over Leyton Orient and US Tour Plans

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Recent Friendly Recap:

Arsenal secured a 2-0 win against Leyton Orient in a behind-closed-doors match at London Colney. Mikel Arteta used 22 players, with key internationals still on break. Gabriel Jesus and Emile Smith Rowe scored, assisted by Eddie Nketiah and Jesus, respectively. Young talents like Jurriën Timber, Ayden Heaven, and Myles Lewis-Skelly got valuable minutes. Next, Arsenal faces Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Liverpool.

Preseason Tour:

Arsenal heads to the US for matches in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Key players like Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and David Raya will join later. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz will join from July 25. Exciting young players like Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and new goalkeeper Tommy Setford will be in action. Injuries to Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney open opportunities for others.

Player Speculations:

Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, and Eddie Nketiah's futures are being speculated, but they are all traveling to LA. Jakub Kiwior might move to Inter Milan, with Arsenal closing in on Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna.

New Signing:

Arsenal confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax. The England youth international joins on a long-term deal.