GOOD MORNING GOONERS
Arsenal kicked off the pre-season in style as they scored a flurry of second half goals to beat Nurnberg 5-3.
Fans were concerned at Kieran Tierney’s 30 min substitution but it’s all part of Mikel Arteta’s plan.
But it was boss Arteta easing Tierney back in his first match after three months out following knee surgery.
Gabriel Jesus lit up his Arsenal debut with a stunning double as excited Gunners fans were given a tantalising glimpse into the future.
The new boy scored after just 90 SECONDS of being on the pitch in a Gunners shirt.
And though it was only a pre-season friendly against opposition from the German second division, the £45million striker’s immediate impact already suggests he could be one of the signings of the summer.
Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a £34million offer to bring AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer back to the Emirates.
The 24-year-old featured once for the Gunners first team during the 2015-16 season, before being sold to Italian side Empoli in 2017.