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Gyökeres wins first start with a loss from "naive" Arsenal
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Gyökeres Secures Victory in Debut as Arsenal Falters in Naive Performance

August 7, 2025 3 Min Read
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Viktor Gyökeres made his debut start for Arsenal, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory, as they fell to Villarreal 3-2 in a preseason clash on Wednesday. Manager Mikel Arteta criticized the team’s performance, labeling it “naive.”

The Swedish forward joined Arsenal for an additional fee of €10 million ($11.7 million), complementing the club’s earlier investment of €63 million ($74 million) on Sports CP’s player.

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Gyökeres played 62 minutes before being substituted, but Arteta expressed satisfaction with his showing, noting, “It was essential for him to start and begin to develop connections with the team.” He remarked on Gyökeres’s ability to exploit spaces effectively, despite the striker having limited training with the squad since joining.

In contrast, another summer signing made an immediate impact; former Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard scored his first goal for Arsenal in the 36th minute, heading in from a corner. At that point, Arsenal was already trailing, as ex-Gunner Nicolas Pepe had opened the scoring in the 16th minute and Etta Eing extended Villarreal’s lead to 2-0 shortly thereafter.

More new faces graced the pitch after halftime, including Christian Mosquera and Martinzvimendi, as Arteta made further substitutions around the 60-minute mark, bringing on Captain Martin Ødegaard for Gyökeres.

Although Ødegaard managed to pull one back from the penalty spot with 14 minutes left on the clock, it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. “The result is disappointing today,” Arteta said, adding that while Villarreal was efficient, his team was weak defensively and needs improvement.

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On a positive note, new signing Noni Maduke made his first appearance, having recently been part of Chelsea’s Club World Cup-winning team. Arteta praised Maduke’s enthusiasm for joining Arsenal and noted the warm reception he received from fans.

Arsenal will wrap up their preseason against another Spanish team, Athletic Club, at the Emirates Stadium this Saturday before starting their Premier League campaign against Manchester United on August 17th.

Fan Take: This news is crucial for soccer fans as it highlights the ongoing transition at Arsenal, showcasing new talent like Gyökeres and Maduke while emphasizing the team’s need for improvement in critical areas. These developments could significantly shape Arsenal’s performance in the upcoming Premier League season, enhancing the competitive landscape of English soccer.

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