Gyokeres scores first Arsenal goal in Athletic Club win

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first goal for Arsenal as the Gunners finished their pre-season campaign with a 3-0 victory against Athletic Club on Saturday.

Gyokeres’ first Arsenal start against Villarreal ended without a goal and in defeat in midweek, but Arsenal’s new £63.5 million striker was all smiles on his second Emirates appearance.

Teed up by the impressive Martin Zubimendi, the striker emphatically headed an inch-perfect cross past Simon before pulling out his trademark celebration for the first time in Arsenal colours, much to the delight of the home fans.

They were celebrating again just two minutes later. Gyokores, who showed flashes of brilliant link-up play through the afternoon, cushioned the ball into the path of Declan Rice, who clipped the ball forward and into the path of Martinelli.

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Simon came rushing out of his goal and got caught out of position, which allowed Martinelli to set up Bukayo Saka for a tap-in.

After the break, Arsenal introduced Noni Madueke but it was Gyokeres who continued to shine as he settled into his new surroundings in north London.

It was one of Gyokeres’ final actions before being replaced by Kai Havertz on 70 minutes.

No Gyokeres, no problem for Arsenal as Havertz rounded off a fine afternoon for the Gunners.

The Star