Arsenal's preseason began with a somewhat disappointing shootout win over Bournemouth on Wednesday night in Carson, California.
The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in regulation.
Fabio Viera scored Arsenal's only goal in the 18th minute on an assist from Reiss Nelson, but Mikel Arteta's side conceded an equalizer to Antoine Semenyo in the 73rd.
Ultimately Arsenal would pull take the shootout on the sixth kick.
ISAAN KHAN was on hand in California, where he picked out five things we learned from this friendly.
Thomas Partey #5 of Arsenal brings the ball up the field during the second half
Gabriel Jesus #9 of Arsenal kicks the ball during the second half against AFC Bournemouth
New season, same problem
THE same pressing question from last season reoccurred: who is going to play at left back?