Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Emile Smith Rowe gave Arsenal a 2-0 win over Leyton Orient in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. A team featuring the likes of Martin Odegaard, Ben White, Jurrien Timber and Fabio Vieira were too strong for their League One opponents.
After international tournaments such as Euro 2024 and the Copa America are over, most teams are preparing for the start of the 2024/25 season. During the pre-season, coaches test their new signings, youth players and new tactics in various friendly matches.
In the case of the Gunners, Mikel Arteta led his team in their first pre-season friendly behind closed doors. The Emirates Stadium outfit beat League One side Leyton Orient with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Emile Smith Rowe, who featured alongside other first-team regulars.
However, the Spanish coach also gave playing time to a host of youth academy prospects. Check out the highlights of the win for the Gunners, who face Bournemouth in their second pre-season friendly on 25th July.