Arsenal win 4-0. Denilson storms down tunnel reason. Miyaichi and Jenkinson Debuts

By Zain Mahmood July 2011

Arsenal started their pre-season Asian tour with a resounding 4-0 victory over a spirited Malaysia side at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Wednesday.

The Gunners, who last played in Malaysia 12 years ago, dominated from start to finish, with team boss Arsene Wenger starting out with a young side before some of his best-known stars came on in the second half.

Left-back Kieran Gibbs was keen to make an impression on Wenger following the sale of Gael Glichy, but the form of reserve right-back Carl Jenkinson will have left the Frenchman shaking his head.

Arsenal teenagers Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey dominated the centre of the park.

Wilshere caused panic in the Malaysian defence after just five minutes and was poised to shoot before Mahalli Jasuli brought him down, leaving the referee no choice but to point to the spot.

Ramsey converted the penalty, coolly sending the keeper the wrong way.

With Wilshere and Ramsey dictating the pace, Arsenal went further ahead in the 37th minute when the latter's through ball released Theo Walcott down the right.

The England international kept his head to lob an onrushing Mohamad Yussoff to make it 2-0.

Arsenal made 9 changes at half time. Vela, one of the substitutes that came on scored the 3rd goal of the game with a neat chip (which is the only way he seems to score goals) over the keeper. Finally, Arsenal's 4th goal came from a Rosicky header after some tricks in the box by Arshavin.

Arsenal midfielder Denilson could have played his last game for the club after being hauled off just 20 mins after coming on as a sub at half time.

The Brazilian, who has already expressed his desire to quit the club, has been unable to find a team to take him on so far this summer, and as a result looked set to remain with the Gunners next season.

However, after being brought on at half-time during Arsenal’s 4-0 win over a Malaysian XI, the 23-year-old was replaced just 20 minutes later - prompting him to storm off down the tunnel.

It’s not thought the former Sao Paulo youngster was struggling with an injury.

And, if that’s the case, Arsene Wenger is unlikely to call on the midfielder again for the duration of the Far East tour.

Finally, Wenger handed debuts to the youngsters Ryo Miyaichi, who joined in January but was loaned to Feyenoord, and Carl Jenkinson, Arsenal's first signing of the summer. Both had good games, with Jenkinson proving to be a very fast right-back that could tackle and at times go forward. Miyaichi showed no shyness of running at players. Ryo looks a real good talent.

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