Article by Sebastian Vasile – published on Saturday, 09 August 2025 23:02 / Updated on Saturday, 09 August 2025 23:02
Arsenal defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Emirates Stadium and won the friendly tour that the “tunnels” are hosting. Viktor Gyokeres (27 years old) scored at the beginning and was the protagonist of the match.
The Swedish scored his first goal for the London in the 34th minute, and the assist came from another new acquisition – Martin Zubimedi.
VIDEO. Viktor Gyokeres, the first goal for Arsenal
Gyokeres first goal for arsenal is a header. Silencing Rival Fans Beautifully pic.twitter.com/mfhfqjprzd
– Arsenal Team (@_arsenalateam) August 9, 2025
The two left an excellent impression. The same can be said about Bukayo Saka, which doubled the advantage (36 '). Kai Havertz set the final score in the 82nd minute.
Despite the convincing victory, after the final whistle, both teams made a break, where Arsenal won again, with 6-5. For Bilbao, this was the sixth consecutive defeat in friendly.
Arsenal thus positively concludes the preparations before the new season, which starts on 17, in the Premier League, against Manchester United, a match that marks the meeting between Ruben Amorim and the Swedish striker.
Mikel Arteta: “If you leave space, Gyokeres will destroy you”
“Gyokeres and Havertz can play together. Kai can play in other positions, not just central striker. I think that raises the team's quality, we have options. It is great to see both of them marking, both in so good shape. It is a good problem for me (no-ride). Gyokeres is a player who, if you leave her space in one to one, will destroy you”, Said Mikel Arteta, at the end of the match.
Gyokeres's transfer to Arsenal was one of the most anticipated this summer. For the signature of the Swedish with excellent numbers in the last two seasons he was in the race and Manchester United.
Last season, the 27 -year -old Swedish played 52 matches in all competitions, scoring 54 goals and offering 13 decisive passes.
Start teams at Arsenal – Bilbao
- Arsenal: Raya -Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori – Rice, Zubimeni – Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli – Gyokeres
- Bilbao: Simon – ARESO, Vivian, Lekue, Berchiche – Jauregizar, Ruiz de Galarreta – I. Williams, Gomez, N. Williams – Berenguer
VIDEO. Summary of Arsenal match – Bilbao (3-0)
