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Arsenal rolled to a dominant 4‑1 win over Girona in their first pre‑season ভিত্তিতে Montilivi, Catalonia. The 16‑year‑old Max Dowman was at the heart of everything good, scoring early with a powerful finish and setting up Kai Havertz for a composed slot. Christos Tzolis added a deflected finish from the left, doubling the lead before the home side pulled one back with a header from Arnau Martinez.

Dowman continued to threaten,Carefully landing a long‑range shot after the half‑time break, while a defensive mix‑up saw Gabriel Jesus slot a loose ball past the keeper to seal the game. With a makeshift side of academy products, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners celebrated their first pre‑season victory in a showcase of youthful energy.

The match ended with Arsenal confident in their attacking options, as Havertz, Odegaard and Eze look set to return after the World Cup. The Gunners now head to Dublin for a Real Betis friendly on 5 August, followed by matches against Como, Manchester City and Coventry.

The club’s forward play, highlighted by Dowman and Tzolis, appears to be one of the champions’ strongest assets heading into the new season.