Chuba Akpom scored an 87th-minute winner as Arsenal recorded a 2-1 win over the MLS All-Stars on Thursday night. It appeared that the pre-season clash was heading for penalties after Didier Drogba cancelled out a Joel Campbell penalty, but Akpom netted three minutes from time to ensure that the Gunners triumphed at the Avaya Stadium. MLS All-Stars included Andrea Pirlo, David Villa, Kaka, Giovani dos Santos and Drogba in their line-up, while there was a debut at the heart of the Arsenal defence for Rob Holding. The Premier League outfit took an 11th-minute lead from the penalty spot after Campbell, having been fouled inside the box, rose to his feet to slot the ball past Andre Blake. The...
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