Overview

• Viktor Gyokeres opened his Arsenal account with a header before Bukayo Saka and substitute Kai Havertz completed a 3-0 win in the Emirates Cup final.
• Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard all returned to action without issue while Gabriel Jesus remained sidelined as he continues ACL rehabilitation.
• Arteta integrated his summer signings by starting Gyokeres alongside returning defenders and pairing Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi and Martin Ødegaard in midfield.
• The victory ended back-to-back pre-season losses to Tottenham and Villarreal and provided a timely confidence boost ahead of the Premier League opener against Manchester United.
• The match marked the first-ever meeting between the clubs and extended Arsenal’s strong Emirates Cup record with another title.