Viktor Gyökeres Scores His First Goal for Arsenal in Pre-Season Victory
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres scored his first goal for his new club in the 3-0 victory over Athletic Club in the last pre-season friendly before the start of the Premier League season.
Gyökeres, who joined Arsenal from Sporting CP for a fee of 63 million euros (74 million dollars), debuted in the 3-2 defeat against Villarreal.
In the match against Athletic Club, he scored his first goal for the club in front of his fans, heading in a precise cross from Martín Zubimendi, another signing from Real Sociedad, at 34 minutes.Viktor Gyökeres celebra su primer gol con el Arsenal.The London team extended their lead to 2-0 two minutes later, when Bukayo Saka took advantage of a pass from Gabriel Martinelli.
Gyökeres was substituted to a standing ovation at 70 minutes for Kai Havertz, who also scored, completing a perfect afternoon for coach Mikel Arteta.
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Arsenal finishes its preseason with three victories, against AC Milan, Newcastle, and Athletic Club, and two defeats, against Tottenham and Villarreal.
The team will begin their Premier League campaign against Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 16, before returning to the Emirates Stadium for their first official home game of the season against Leeds on August 23.
