Arsenal showcased a commanding performance in their pre-season match against Girona, securing a 4-1 victory at Montilivi in Catalonia. The standout players for the Gunners were 16-year-old Max Dowman, who contributed a goal and an assist, and Christos Tzolis, who made a notable debut.

Key Contributions from Dowman and Tzolis

Dowman was instrumental in Arsenal's opening goal, executing a brilliant turn before delivering a precise through-ball to Kai Havertz. The German forward calmly slotted the ball past Girona's goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. Tzolis soon followed suit, scoring with a deflected shot that found its way into the bottom corner, extending Arsenal's lead.

Response from Girona and Arsenal's Dominance

After halftime, Girona attempted a comeback with a goal from Arnau Martinez, who headed in from a corner. However, Dowman quickly responded, firing a powerful shot from outside the box just three minutes later to restore Arsenal's two-goal advantage. Gabriel Jesus then capitalized on a defensive error, scoring to seal the match for the Gunners.

Despite missing several key attackers from their Champions League final squad, Arsenal's performance highlighted their depth and attacking prowess. With Dowman and Tzolis stepping up, manager Mikel Arteta's side looks poised for their upcoming match against Real Betis in Dublin.