VIKTOR GYOKERES scored his first Arsenal goal – with an assist from fellow new signing Martin Zubimendi.
The Swedish striker’s transfer saga was one of the main talking points of the summer window.
Shutterstock EditorialViktor Gyokeres scores his first Arsenal goal with a brilliant header[/caption]
GettyHe did his trademark celebration at the Emirates[/caption]
But he let his football do the talking with his well-timed header to break the deadlock against Athletic Bilbao on 34 minutes after Zubimendi’s fine cross.
Less than 120 seconds later, Bukayo Saka tapped in to make it 2-0.
And Gyokeres’ replacement Kai Havertz turned home expertly late on to wrap up the comfortable victory.
But after the 3-0 result, both teams came back on to the Emirates pitch for a needless penalty shootout.
Ethan Nwaneri missed his spot kick before Bilbao blew the chance to win it.
Arsenal recovered and eventually Zubimendi struck the winning effort as the Gunners won 6-5 on penalties.
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
GettyBukayo Saka found the net for 2-0[/caption]
PAKai Havertz rolled in the third eight minutes from time[/caption]
AFPEthan Nwaneri went over the top with his penalty in the shootout[/caption]
ReutersGyokeres struck the post with an acrobatic header[/caption]
GettyHe lasted 70 minutes before being replaced by Havertz[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
