Viktor Gyokeres scored his first goal for Arsenal as the Gunners rounded off their pre-season by beating Athletic Club.
Gyokeres scored the opening goal of the friendly at Emirates Stadium, heading home a cross just after the half-hour mark.
Bukayo Saka struck again just two minutes after that as Mikel Arteta’s side went into half-time two goals to the good.
Arsenal continued to control the game after the break and Kai Havertz scored a third late on to seal the win.
Simon Collings was at Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal in action...
David Raya 6
Had very little to do and this was a quiet afternoon for the Spaniard. The defence in front of him looked far more solid than Wednesday’s defeat to Villarreal.
Jurrien Timber 7
Started his first game of pre-season and looked a little rusty in the early stages. Grew into the game, though, and switched to left-back after the break.
William Saliba 7
Cruised through the match to round off a good pre-season for the Frenchman. Never really troubled all game.
Gabriel 7
Looked fit and sharp as he started a game for the first time in pre-season. Should be ready for next week’s clash at Old Trafford now.
Riccardo Calafiori 7
Back from injury and put in a good performance. Bombed up and down the flank, causing problems. A fun player to watch.
Martin Odegaard 7
Started brightly and linked up with Saka well on a few occasions. Rice and Zubimendi sitting deep allowed him to push forward.
Martin Zubimendi 9 | Star player
A majestic display at the base of midfield. Such a classy player and just didn’t seem to put a foot wrong all game. Created Gyokeres’ goal with a stunning cross.
Declan Rice 7
Dovetailed nicely with Zubimendi and played much deeper than he did last season. Found Saka repeatedly with some great passes from deep.
Bukayo Saka 8
Super sharp, right from the off, and terrorised his full-back. Got the goal his performance deserved and assisted Havertz for Arsenal’s third.
Viktor Gyokeres 8
Got off the mark in Arsenal’s colours with a bullet header. Almost scored a second, but his diving header was tipped onto the post. A promising display.
Gabriel Martinelli 7
The Brazilian’s best performance of pre-season. Cooly teed up Saka for Arsenal’s second goal and enjoyed a few dangerous runs, too.
Substitutions
Ben White (Timber 46’) 7
A conteder to start at Old Trafford next week as he has had a very solid pre-season.
Noni Madueke (Martinelli 46’) 7
Was bright after coming on and almost created a second goal for Gyokeres, but the striker’s diving header was saved.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (Timber 63’) 6
Came on and tucked into midfield, playing high up the pitch. Solid.
Cristhian Mosquera (Gabriel 63’) 6
Looked to impose himself and relished the physical battle. A steady showing.
Kai Havertz (Gyokeres 70’) 7
Only on for 20 minutes, but scored a brilliant goal. Looks quicker and stronger than last season.
Ethan Nwaneri (Odegaard 83’) N/A
Mikel Merino (Rice 83’) N/A
Subs not used: Kepa, Rojas, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Norgaard, Lokonga, Nelson
