US EditionArteta Sets Expectation for Gyokeres After Goalless Arsenal Debut
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 6 – Christian Norgaard scored on his home debut as Arsenal lost 3-2 to Villarreal in a pre-season friendly, with former Arsenal player Nicolas Pepe scoring for the visitors.
- Arsenal lost 3-2 to Villarreal in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium on 6 August 2025 with Viktor Gyokeres starting for the first time.
- Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting CP less than two weeks ago for £63.5 million and had only five or six training sessions with the team before his debut.
- During the match, Gyokeres managed a single effort on goal and demonstrated potential as a threat inside the penalty area, while Christian Norgaard opened his Emirates account with a header from a Martinelli corner.
- Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the significance of the player starting a match to begin building chemistry with the team and expects him to be fully prepared mentally for the upcoming game, possibly even more so.
- Arsenal will prepare for their Premier League opener against Manchester United in eight days, aiming to improve cohesion and Gyokeres’ impact after his initial pre-season appearance.
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