Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Dowman Shines as Arsenal Rout Girona 4-1
Teenage sensation Max Dowman dazzled with a goal and assist in Arsenal's pre-season opener.
M. Dowman
player
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Girona 1-4 Arsenal
Scorers
Havertz, Tzolis, Dowman, Jesus
What happened. Arsenal beat Girona 4-1 in their first pre-season match, with Max Dowman scoring one and assisting another.
- Dowman set up Havertz's opener with a brilliant skill and pass.
- Tzolis scored after a deflection, and Jesus added a late goal.
- Girona pulled one back through Arnau Martinez from a corner.
Dowman's performance could boost his first-team chances ahead of the new season.
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