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Chris Burton

'Really good feeling' – Mikel Arteta backs Viktor Gyokeres after £64m Swedish striker endures frustrating Emirates debut in Arsenal's defeat to Villarreal

Mikel Arteta believes £64m ($86m) striker Viktor Gyokeres is making progress at Arsenal ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League opener at Manchester United.

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August 7, 2025

Harry Sherlock

Max Dowman can't save Arsenal's blushes! Gunners suffer Villarreal defeat despite wonderkid's instant impact as Viktor Gyokeres endures quiet Emirates debut

Max Dowman enjoyed another superb cameo in Arsenal's pre-season friendly against Villarreal but could not save them from a 3-2 defeat.

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August 6, 2025

Harry Sherlock

VIDEO: Humiliation for Arsenal! Infamous £72m ex-Gunners flop Nicolas Pepe bags scruffy goal for Villarreal against his former club

Arsenal were embarrassed on Wednesday as infamous flop Nicolas Pepe scored for Villarreal at the Emirates in a pre-season friendly.

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August 6, 2025