Despite a promising first-half performance with a clinical finish from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, we were beaten 2-1 in the Emirates Cup on Sunday, following two second-half strikes from Moussa Dembélé.
Here are the three things we noticed...
WILLOCK IMPRESSES
Anyone who followed our USA Tour will already be aware of the positive impact Joe Willock has been making in midfield in recent weeks, and he shone again today in front of the Emirates Stadium faithful.
Having been talked up in glowing terms by Zinedine Zidane after our most recent friendly against Real Madrid, the Hale End graduate continued his promising pre-season with a fine all-round showing, especially in the first half.