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Gunners fire warning Viktor will destroy you,

Arteta tells Liverpool, Man City

M IKEL ARTETA has warned Arsenal’s Premier League rivals that new signing Viktor Gyokeres will “destroy them” if they let him. The £64 million (RM371m) recruit from Sporting scored his first Gunners goal in a pre-season friendly win over Athletic Club yesterday, and fans are expecting plenty more to follow. Gyokeres will have breathed a sigh of relief when he nodded in Martin Zubimendi’s cross to

important and the way he (Gyokeres) took it as well, was really, really good. “We are developing certain connections with the new players. It was very good. Kai came in and I think the goal he scored was top, as well.” Arsenal will hope that Gyokeres can tip the title scales in their favour after finishing second for the last three consecutive seasons. But Liverpool and City have their own heavy hitters who will be laser-focused on the trophy. The Reds have signed Hugo Ekitike to bolster their forward line and they could also sign Alexander Isak if Newcastle United cave in and allow the Swede to move on. City, meanwhile, have Erling Haaland, who has racked up 85 goals in 97 Premier League matches. – Express Newspapers/Agencies

the incredible goals record he put together at Sporting, where he netted 68 times in 66 league games, and Arsenal’s starting striker from last season, Havertz, may fear that he is suddenly out of a job. But Arteta has other ideas. He said: “They can play together. Kai can play in different positions as well. “It elevates the team’s level and options of the squad. It’s great to see both of them scoring and it’s a good problem to have.” Arteta added that the Gunners are still “actively looking at options” in the transfer market and could sign more players before the window closes. “Let’s see w h a t happens, in terms of where the squad is in the next few weeks,” said Arteta. “But we are actively looking at options.

put Arsenal ahead in the 34th minute. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz followed to give Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win and send them into this weekend’s Premier League opener against Manchester United on a high. Liverpool and Manchester City are the two leading candidates to scupper Arsenal’s title run this coming season. But Arteta has informed them, and every other side the Gunners

will come up against, that the threat posed by Gyokeres cannot be taken lightly. “Everything he does

is on instinct,” explained the Arsenal boss. “That’s why he’s scored so many in the last few seasons. “It’s goals, he’s a threat, he pins centrebacks and when you leave him with space 1vs1 he will destroy you.” Gyokeres showed other positive attributes during the Athletic Club clash, making dangerous runs into the

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“As well, there are a few players that, maybe, they have to leave as well. So, we will be open to see what happens.” Refering to the game, Arteta said: “I am very happy with what I see. I think, individually, there was some big performances against a Champions League opponent. It’s a good feeling. “That first goal is always very

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channels and using his strength to hold off defenders and bring others into play. Couple that with

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Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres (top) scores a goal during their pre-season friendly against Athletic Club. – REUTERSPIC

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Wrexham denied by Saints late show WREXHAM suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat to two late Southampton goals on their return to English football’s second tier after 43 years, while Sheffield United were humbled 4-1 by Bristol City on Saturday.

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Still brought left-back Ryan Manning off the bench in the final quarter and the Ireland international secured a memorable three points for the Saints with a goal and assist. Manning’s brilliant free-kick on 90 minutes levelled before he crossed for Jack Stephens to fire in the winner six minutes into added time. “It was crazy,” said Still. “Good to show a bit of grit and determination. To bring the energy and place alive which probably helped us bundle the ball over the line is good.” Ruben Selles’ tenure as Blades boss got off to a nightmare start as Scott Twine’s double and goals from Ross McCrorie and Anis Mehmeti gave Gerhard Struber a commanding win in his first match as Bristol City boss. Ryan Mason enjoyed a winning start as West Brom manager as Isaac Price’s 15th minute goal secured a 1-0 win over Blackburn. Millwall shocked highly-fancied Norwich 2-1 at Carrow Road thanks to substitute Macaulay Langstaff’s late winner. Dael Fry’s first goal in more than three years ensured Rob Edwards’ reign as Middlesbrough head coach got off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Swansea. – AFP

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Backed by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham have enjoyed a dream ascent from the National League to the Championship with three consecutive promotions. After another summer of heavy investment in the transfer market, the Welsh side looked set to make a flying start to their ambition to reach the Premier League. The visitors led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a Josh Windass penalty and could have been further in front as Windass also hit the bar. “I think when we reflect, it’s a very proud day for the club playing at this level and there was a lot of positives for us,” said Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson. “The new lads came in and have done really well but the existing players as well. I thought they were really good. “That gives us great heart for the season ahead.” Southampton, relegated from the Premier League last season, were under the orders of Will Still for the first time and the former Lens coach had a telling hand to play in the turnaround.

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