Viktor Gyökeres labours as Arsenal fall short against Villarreal and Pépé
The article discusses Arsenal's pre-season friendly match against Villarreal, where new signing Viktor Gyökeres made his home debut. Despite the £64 million price tag, Gyökeres struggled to make an impact, and it was instead a familiar face, Nicolas Pépé, who stole the show. Pépé, who cost Arsenal £72 million in 2019, had a point to prove after a largely disappointing spell with the club. The article suggests that the fans at the Emirates Stadium are unlikely to have many fond memories of Pépé's time at Arsenal. The article highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Arsenal, as they continue to search for solutions to Mikel Arteta's problems. The performance of Gyökeres, the club's new signing, was a particular focus, with Arteta expressing hope that the forward will be "in a very good position" by the start of the new season.
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