Gyokeres eyes City statement in Community Shield

Arsenal's new striker scored in a friendly defeat but insists the real test against City is no exhibition.

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What happened. Viktor Gyokeres scored a second-half penalty in Arsenal's 3-2 Emirates Cup defeat to Borussia Dortmund, then fired a warning to Manchester City ahead of the Community Shield.

• Gyokeres dismissed the idea that the Community Shield is just a friendly.
• He stressed the importance of winning titles for confidence.
• Arsenal are Premier League champions and want to prove it.

“When you win titles, you get confidence, you get a boost with everything that comes with it.”

— Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday in Cardiff.

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