Arsenal wins first pre-season match 4-1 against Girona with standout performances
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Arsenal secured a 4-1 victory over Girona in their first pre-season match at Montilivi on August 1, 2026. Max Dowman starred with a goal and an assist, helping set up Kai Havertz's opening goal. New signing Christos Tzolis also found the net alongside goals from Dowman and Gabriel Jesus. Girona’s sole goal came from Arnau Martinez early in the second half, but Arsenal quickly responded to maintain control of the match. The Gunners will play Real Betis next on August 5.
- •Max Dowman scores and assists in Arsenal's 4-1 win.
- •Christos Tzolis scores on his debut for Arsenal.
- •Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus also score for Arsenal.
- •Girona's goal comes from Arnau Martinez following a corner.
- •Arsenal faces Real Betis next on August 5.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Dowman and Tzolis impress as Arsenal sweep aside Girona in preseason friendly
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Dowman shines as Arsenal beat Girona in pre-season
- 10:04 PMESPN Soccer — Dowman stars, Tzolis scores as Arsenal rout Girona
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Dowman weaves his magic as Arsenal’s young guns shine
"Arsenal continued their pre-season schedule in style with an impressive 4-1 victory over Girona in Catalonia, as teenage sensation Max Dowman once again underlined why excitement around the youngster ...
"Max Dowman stole the show as Arsenal opened their pre-season campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Girona, producing a goal and an assist in an eye-catching display.The highly rated midfielder p...
"Max Dowman dazzled with a goal and an assist as Arsenal recorded a dominant 4-1 win against Girona in their first pre-season game at Montilivi in Catalonia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:45 AMDowman and Tzolis impress as Arsenal sweep aside Girona in preseason friendly
Arsenal continued their pre-season schedule in style with an impressive 4-1 victory over Girona in Catalonia, as teenage sensation Max Dowman once again underlined why excitement around the youngster ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:45 AMDowman shines as Arsenal beat Girona in pre-season
Max Dowman stole the show as Arsenal opened their pre-season campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Girona, producing a goal and an assist in an eye-catching display.The highly rated midfielder p...
- ESPN SoccerAug 1, 2026, 10:04 PMDowman stars, Tzolis scores as Arsenal rout Girona
Max Dowman provided a goal and an assist as Arsenal cruised to a 4-1 win over Girona in their first preseason game in front of fans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 8:13 PMDowman weaves his magic as Arsenal’s young guns shine
Teenage sensation Max Dowman was the star of Arsenal’s first pre-season match, as he scored one goal and assisted another in a 4-1 victory over Girona.
- Sky Sports—Dowman dazzles and debutant Tzolis scores as Arsenal dominate Girona
Max Dowman dazzled with a goal and an assist as Arsenal recorded a dominant 4-1 win against Girona in their first pre-season game at Montilivi in Catalonia.
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