Arsenal goes ahead 4-1 against Girona in pre-season friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Arsenal leads Girona 4-1 in a pre-season match held in Spain on August 1, 2026. Christos Tzolis scored on his debut in the 30th minute, following an early goal from Kai Havertz. Girona's Arnau Martinez reduced the deficit shortly after halftime, but Max Dowman and Gabriel Jesus responded with goals to solidify Arsenal's lead. Mikel Arteta fielded a strong starting XI, including players returning from World Cup duty.
- •Christos Tzolis scores on his debut for Arsenal.
- •Arsenal leads 4-1 after goals from Havertz, Dowman, and Jesus.
- •Arnau Martinez scores for Girona shortly after halftime.
- •Mikel Arteta fields a strong starting XI in Spain.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta fields strong starting XI against Girona
"Christos Tzolis showed Arsenal fans a glimpse of what may be to come as he scored on his debut in their pre-season win over Girona. Signed to replace Leandro Trossard after his transfer to Besiktas, the Greece international made the switch to north London in a £34m transfer from Belgian side Club Brugge. Martinez climbed highest from a Girona corner to halve the deficit four minutes after the half-time break, before Max Dowman reinstated Arsenal's two-goal lead three minutes later.
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