Arsenal kicked off their pre-season in style with a commanding performance against Girona at the Estadi Montilivi. The match marked their first public pre-season game of the summer, following a closed-door victory against MK Dons.

As they gear up for their competitive debut against Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 16, Mikel Arteta’s squad displayed confidence and skill, building momentum after securing their first Premier League title in 22 years.

Key highlights from the match include:

• Goals from Dowman and Jesus, showcasing Arsenal's attacking prowess.
• The inclusion of new signings Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier, who both made notable contributions.
• The return of five players from the World Cup: Piero Hincapie, Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Magalhaes, all of whom trained hard leading up to the match.

In addition to their on-field performance, Arsenal is actively pursuing more talent, with Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle and Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid rumored to be potential signings. Arteta’s focus remains firmly on the present, aiming for a strong start to the pre-season with a win against Girona.