Viktor Gyokeres scored his first aim for Arsenal because the Gunners completed their pre-season marketing campaign with a 3-0 victory towards Athletic Membership.
Gyokeres’ first Arsenal begin towards Villarreal ended with out a aim and in defeat in midweek, however Arsenal’s new £63.5m striker was all smiles on his second Emirates look.
There was anticipation each time he received the ball and the Gunners supporters had been prepared an early shot into the nook of the online after he was teed up by Bukayo Saka. Nonetheless, Gyokeres fluffed his strains and his weak strike was simply saved by Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon.
He wasn’t going to make the identical mistake once more.
Teed up by the spectacular Martin Zubimendi, Gyokeres emphatically headed an inch-perfect cross previous Simon earlier than pulling out his trademark celebration for the primary time in Arsenal colors, a lot to the delight of the house followers.
They had been celebrating once more simply two minutes later. Gyokores, who confirmed flashes of good link-up play by the afternoon, cushioned the ball into the trail of Declan Rice, who clipped the ball ahead and into the trail of Martinelli. Simon got here speeding out of his aim and received caught out of place, which allowed Martinelli to arrange Saka for a tap-in.
Bukayo Saka celebrates after doubling Arsenal’s lead towards Athletic Membership
After the break, Arsenal launched Noni Madueke but it surely was Gyokeres who continued to shine as he settled into his new environment in north London.
A deft contact after utilizing his energy to pay money for the ball launched Saka earlier than a few runs into the channels had been picked out by passes as the mixture play between Gyokeres and his new team-mates continued to construct.
He nearly capped an ideal afternoon with a second aim as he dived to satisfy Madueke’s cross. His header was heading for the underside nook till Simon’s fantastic save diverted the ball onto the put up and away to security.
Gyokeres nearly received a second aim however was denied by the woodwork
It was certainly one of Gyokeres’ remaining actions earlier than being changed by Kai Havertz on 70 minutes.
No Gyokeres, no downside for Arsenal as Havertz rounded off a fantastic afternoon for the Gunners.
The German confirmed a wonderful flip of foot to race throughout the midway line and onto a free ball earlier than charging into the field, holding off a remaining problem and firing a low shot throughout Simon and into the underside nook to ship Arsenal into the brand new season on a excessive.
In photos: Gyokores’ first Arsenal aim…
The primary of many?
Gyokores or Havertz? Who begins up entrance at Outdated Trafford?
Each strikers discovered the online towards Athletic Membership – and Arteta now has a choice to make.
Gyokores or Havertz because the No 9 vs Man Utd every week on Sunday?
Arsenal’s pre-season…
July 23: Arsenal 1-0 AC Milan
July 27: Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle
July 31: Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham
August 6: Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal
August 9: Arsenal 2-0 Athletic Membership
What’s subsequent for Arsenal?
Sunday seventeenth August 4:00pm
Kick off 4:30pm
It is time for the intense stuff!
Arsenal start their 2025/26 Premier League towards Manchester United at Outdated Trafford, reside on Sky Sports activities, on August 17.
Sky Sports activities to point out 215 reside Premier League video games from subsequent season
Sky Sports activities to point out 215 reside Premier League video games this season
From this season, Sky Sports activities’ Premier League protection will enhance from 128 matches to at the least 215 video games completely reside.
And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League video games this season are on Sky Sports activities.
Viktor Gyokeres scored his first aim for Arsenal because the Gunners completed their pre-season marketing campaign with a 3-0 victory towards Athletic Membership.
Gyokeres’ first Arsenal begin towards Villarreal ended with out a aim and in defeat in midweek, however Arsenal’s new £63.5m striker was all smiles on his second Emirates look.
There was anticipation each time he received the ball and the Gunners supporters had been prepared an early shot into the nook of the online after he was teed up by Bukayo Saka. Nonetheless, Gyokeres fluffed his strains and his weak strike was simply saved by Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon.
He wasn’t going to make the identical mistake once more.
Teed up by the spectacular Martin Zubimendi, Gyokeres emphatically headed an inch-perfect cross previous Simon earlier than pulling out his trademark celebration for the primary time in Arsenal colors, a lot to the delight of the house followers.
They had been celebrating once more simply two minutes later. Gyokores, who confirmed flashes of good link-up play by the afternoon, cushioned the ball into the trail of Declan Rice, who clipped the ball ahead and into the trail of Martinelli. Simon got here speeding out of his aim and received caught out of place, which allowed Martinelli to arrange Saka for a tap-in.
Bukayo Saka celebrates after doubling Arsenal’s lead towards Athletic Membership
After the break, Arsenal launched Noni Madueke but it surely was Gyokeres who continued to shine as he settled into his new environment in north London.
A deft contact after utilizing his energy to pay money for the ball launched Saka earlier than a few runs into the channels had been picked out by passes as the mixture play between Gyokeres and his new team-mates continued to construct.
He nearly capped an ideal afternoon with a second aim as he dived to satisfy Madueke’s cross. His header was heading for the underside nook till Simon’s fantastic save diverted the ball onto the put up and away to security.
Gyokeres nearly received a second aim however was denied by the woodwork
It was certainly one of Gyokeres’ remaining actions earlier than being changed by Kai Havertz on 70 minutes.
No Gyokeres, no downside for Arsenal as Havertz rounded off a fantastic afternoon for the Gunners.
The German confirmed a wonderful flip of foot to race throughout the midway line and onto a free ball earlier than charging into the field, holding off a remaining problem and firing a low shot throughout Simon and into the underside nook to ship Arsenal into the brand new season on a excessive.
In photos: Gyokores’ first Arsenal aim…
The primary of many?
Gyokores or Havertz? Who begins up entrance at Outdated Trafford?
Each strikers discovered the online towards Athletic Membership – and Arteta now has a choice to make.
Gyokores or Havertz because the No 9 vs Man Utd every week on Sunday?
Arsenal’s pre-season…
July 23: Arsenal 1-0 AC Milan
July 27: Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle
July 31: Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham
August 6: Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal
August 9: Arsenal 2-0 Athletic Membership
What’s subsequent for Arsenal?
Sunday seventeenth August 4:00pm
Kick off 4:30pm
It is time for the intense stuff!
Arsenal start their 2025/26 Premier League towards Manchester United at Outdated Trafford, reside on Sky Sports activities, on August 17.
Sky Sports activities to point out 215 reside Premier League video games from subsequent season
Sky Sports activities to point out 215 reside Premier League video games this season
From this season, Sky Sports activities’ Premier League protection will enhance from 128 matches to at the least 215 video games completely reside.
And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League video games this season are on Sky Sports activities.
