The Gunners showcased an impressive performance against Bayer Leverkusen with a 4-1 victory. Check out our player ratings for Arsenal's starting eleven, including standout performances from Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
ARSENAL’S first-half masterclass saw them cruise to victory over Bundesliga Invincibles Bayer Leverkusen in the Emirates Cup.came off just after the hour mark after requiring treatment, but did not look to be carrying a serious knock.
But Xhaka and Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen looked well behind their opponents in their pre-season fitness levels and preparation as Arsenal ran riot – starting in the eighth minute.Zinchenko picked out Havertz roaming down the left with a chipped ball and the German’s cut-back was dummied by Trossard for the Ukrainian full-back to drive low into the corner.
A dominant Arsenal continued to push with their attack clicking and Jesus – who looks to have finally recovered from his knee and hamstring issues that plagued last season – latched onto a poor throw-in and sprinted from his own half to then cut in and finish past Kovar.Alongside Rice and Saka, Jakub Kiwior and academy lad Myles Lewis-Skelly came on at the break for Jesus, Zinchenko, William Saliba and Fabio Vieira.
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