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Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo makes blunder on his debut in pre-season friendly with Hibs

Arsenal's rookie goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo had an unfortunate debut, after making a howler which led to the Gunners falling behind in their first pre-season friendly ahead of the new season.

Just two days after the Euro 2020 final, Arsenal have began their preparations for the new campaign with a game against Scottish Premiership side Hibs.

Okonkwo who has in the past week signed a new long-term deal with the Gunners, was handed his first-team debut after impressing in the club's youth ranks last season.

Arthur Okonkwo made a mistake on his Arsenal debut to allow Hibs to take the lead

Arthur Okonkwo made a mistake on his Arsenal debut to allow Hibs to take the lead

He tried to volley the ball clear from a tricky backpass but failed to connect with the ball

He tried to volley the ball clear from a tricky backpass but failed to connect with the ball

Okonkwo could then do nothing to stop Martin Boyle from going clear and tapping into the net

Okonkwo could then do nothing to stop Martin Boyle from going clear and tapping into the net

The 19-year-old though made a big blunder to hand Hibs a shock lead against the Premier League side.