Max Dowman and Christos Tzolis starred as Arsenal secured a commanding 4-1 victory against Girona in a pre-season match held at Montilivi in Catalonia. The 16-year-old Dowman showcased his talent with a goal and an assist, driving Arsenal’s offensive play.

The scoring opened early, with Dowman executing a brilliant turn and through-ball to Kai Havertz, who coolly finished to put Arsenal ahead. Tzolis, making his debut, doubled the lead with a deflected shot that found the bottom corner.

Girona briefly rallied after half-time, with Arnau Martinez heading in a corner to reduce the deficit. However, Dowman quickly responded, blasting a powerful shot from outside the box just three minutes later. A defensive error allowed Gabriel Jesus to seal the game, capitalizing on a loose ball to score Arsenal's fourth.

Key moments included:

• 16th Minute: Dowman’s assist to Havertz for the opener.
• 32nd Minute: Tzolis scores with a deflected effort.
• 50th Minute: Martinez heads in for Girona.
• 53rd Minute: Dowman scores with a powerful shot.
• 55th Minute: Jesus finishes off a defensive mix-up.

Despite missing several key attackers from their previous season, Arsenal's young talents demonstrated depth and creativity, indicating a strong offensive potential for the upcoming season. With Dowman and Tzolis making significant contributions, Arsenal appears poised to leverage their attacking prowess as they prepare for their next match against Real Betis in Dublin.