Nicolas Pepe scored an early goal as Villarreal defeated Arsenal in a pre-season friendly, raising questions for coach Mikel Arteta. Viktor Gyokeres, struggling for match fitness, failed to make an impact in his debut. Arsenal's fans showed anticipation, despite the result. The performance underscores concerns ahead of the new season, as Arsenal aims to improve upon their last two seasons as Premier League runners-up. Max Dowman, a 15-year-old debutant, won a penalty, allowing Martin Ødegaard to score and slightly heal the team's morale after the disappointing result.
Nicolas Pepe scored an early goal, reminding fans of his past contributions while also underscoring Arsenal's mixed feelings about their significant investment in him.
Viktor Gyokeres struggled for match fitness during his time on the pitch, hampering Arsenal's efforts as they prepare for their upcoming showdown against Manchester United.
Arsenal's challenging pre-season highlighted their need for improvement, especially after finishing as Premier League runners-up for the last two seasons.
Max Dowman's introduction as a 15-year-old brought a glimmer of hope for Arsenal fans, culminating in a penalty that Martin Ødegaard converted.
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