Overview

• Viktor Gyökeres added the second from Eberechi Eze’s low cross, with Eze marking his first Arsenal start with an assist.
• Five summer signings started—Gyökeres, Zubimendi, Madueke, Mosquera and Eze—and Arteta said their growing relationships make the team more unpredictable.
• Noni Madueke excelled on the right with 10 duels won, five successful dribbles and five chances created, earning a standing ovation.
• Captain Martin Ødegaard was forced off early with a shoulder problem and was replaced by teenager Ethan Nwaneri.
• Arteta warned players face 70–74 games this season and stressed rotation, with Declan Rice rested and Mikel Merino impressing to widen selection options.