US EditionArsenal vs Athletic Club LIVE: Result and Reaction After Gunners Win Emirates Cup
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 9 – Viktor Gyokeres scored his first goal for Arsenal in a preseason friendly, showcasing his aerial ability after a £64 million transfer from Sporting CP, boosting hopes for the upcoming season.
- Arsenal defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on August 9, 2025, to win the Emirates Cup before the Premier League season.
- The match served as Arsenal's final pre-season game, allowing manager Mikel Arteta to experiment with tactics and give players run-outs ahead of the league opener at Manchester United.
- Viktor Gyokeres, who recently joined from Sporting CP for £63.7 million, opened the scoring with a header from a Martin Zubimendi cross, and Arsenal extended their lead through strikes by Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
- Gyokeres celebrated with a DC Comics Bane-inspired mask gesture, which he acknowledged on Instagram with the caption 'Always with respect,' while Saka assisted Havertz’s third goal during a dominant performance.
- The victory ended Arsenal’s pre-season on a high note, boosting confidence before the Premier League opener, with Gyokeres expected to have a brief rest before continuing to impress under Arteta’s management.
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Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Sings Praises for Viktor Gyokeres After Debut Goal Against Athletic Club, Says ‘He Will Destroy You If..’ | ⚽ LatestLY
During his two seasons with Sporting, Viktor helped the team win back-to-back Primeira Liga titles, a national cup, and was the league’s top scorer in both campaigns. He has also excelled at international level, scoring 12 goals in his last 17 appearances for Sweden. ⚽ Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Sings Praises for Viktor Gyokeres After Debut Goal Against Athletic Club, Says ‘He Will Destroy You If..’.
At the end of the pre-period, Arteta joined Saka, Martinelli and Gyökères, and the Swedish made the first round with the hair shirt (3-0). Ex-Sporting played 71 minutes and should be titled with the United.
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