Arsenal supporters couldn’t comprise their pleasure after Viktor Gyokeres lastly broke his scoring duck of their newest pre-season pleasant.
The Gunners lastly secured their man for £64million from Sporting CP final month, following a drawn-out switch saga that noticed them battle off curiosity from Manchester United.
Gyokeres scored 54 membership targets final time period throughout all competitions, and is rated as probably the most prolific forwards in Europe.
Arsenal’s new No 14 was unveiled earlier than their 3-2 victory in opposition to Newcastle in Singapore. Since then, he has made two appearances – in defeats by Tottenham and Villarreal – however has blanked on each events.
Lastly, on Saturday afternoon, the Sweden worldwide marked his arrival in north London by scoring the opener of their ultimate summer time pleasant in opposition to Athletic Membership.
Gyokeres’ valuable second got here simply after the half-hour mark, when he powered dwelling an outstanding header from a pinpoint Martin Zubimendi cross.
Viktor Gyokeres despatched Arsenal followers right into a frenzy on-line after scoring his first pre-season objective
The Swede powered dwelling an outstanding header from Martin Zubimendi’s cross to make it 1-0
Gyokeres earned a standing ovation from the house crowd when he got here off on 70 minutes
Supporters couldn’t assist however get excited over what could come subsequent from their new striker
The objective despatched Arsenal followers right into a frenzy on social media, with many already dreaming about what else could come from their new frontman.
One fan wrote on X: ‘Women and gents Gyokeres has arrived,’ whereas one other mentioned: ‘Gyokeres has arrived what a header.’
A 3rd commented: ‘The kind of Aim now we have been lacking for therefore lengthy too! Nice go, good end! Extra of this…’
A fourth hailed: ‘Gyokeres first objective within the books and a magnificence header,’ whereas one other wrote: ‘Zubimendi and Gyokeres. A brand new partnership has been established.’
Simply two minutes after Gyokeres’ opener, Bukayo Saka doubled the hosts’ lead and made it 2-0 on 37 minutes.
When Gyokeres was withdrawn and changed by Kai Havertz within the seventieth minute, he was met with a standing ovation from the Emirates crowd.
Havertz added to Arsenal’s lead, making it 3-0 shortly after coming into the sphere.
Saturday’s conflict was the final of Arsenal’s summer time preparations earlier than they tackle Manchester United at Outdated Trafford of their Premier League opener.
