Arsenal saw off Girona 4-1 in a Club Friendlies encounter on Friday evening, moving comfortably through the first half before extending their lead after the break. The visitors opened the scoring through Kai Havertz in the sixteenth minute, setting the tone for a performance that would see them dominate proceedings. Girona looked outclassed from the start, unable to contain Arsenal's movement or find any rhythm in attack.
Callum Tzolis doubled the advantage just before the half-hour mark, capitalising on defensive disorganisation before the break. The home side had a spell of possession in the middle third, but their passes lacked purpose and Arsenal's back line remained compact. By then, the visitors had already established a two-goal cushion and were beginning to look toward the second half.
Alexander Martínez and Martin Dowman struck in quick succession after the interval, with the pair combining to push Arsenal further ahead. A yellow card for Álex Moreno did little to slow the momentum, and Gabriel Jesus added a fifth goal shortly after to seal the result. Girona's goalkeeper made only a single save throughout, a reflection of the limited opportunities his side created.
The statistics told the story of one-sided dominance. Arsenal recorded 60 attacks compared to Girona's 65, but the quality of chances told a different tale entirely. The visitors enjoyed 53 per cent possession and created more clear-cut opportunities, while Girona's 47 per cent share yielded little beyond possession for its own sake.
Substitutions came thick and fast as Arsenal's management rested players and gave minutes to squad members. The home side also made changes, but could not alter the pattern of the match or find any way back into contention. The result leaves Arsenal with a comfortable record in their pre-season preparations.