Debutant Gabriel Jesus stole the show for Arsenal after scoring twice for the Gunners as they came from behind to win 5-3 against German Side, Nurnberg.
Nurnberg scored twice in the First 30 minutes of the First Half and held on to the lead, securing a 2-0 first half lead against the Gunner.
Mikel Arteta's Men came into the second half looking sharper and More determined to win. Man of the Moment, Gabriel Jesus who arrived from Manchester City about a week ago was introduced at the Start of the second half and within a minute of Coming on to the Pitch, Gabriel Registered his name on the score sheet, Starting and finishing off a Smooth play by the Gunners to pull one back.
Mohammed Elneny soon ensured the Gunners were back on Level terms in the 54th Minute and three minutes later, an Unfortunate owngoal from Nurnberg's Schindler Ensured that the Gunner were in front.
Nurnberg continued to compound to Their miseries as another owngoal was recorded From Left back, Tim-Henry Handwerker which Ensured that Arsenal were 2 goals clear.
Nurnberg's Midfielder Lukas Schleimer Scored for his Team in the 73rd Minute after coming in few seconds ago, reducing the Goal difference to just one.
Gabriel Jesus who Scored Gunners' first Goal Also scored the Fifth ensuring that the 2 goals lead was restored.
Nigeria-Eligibles, Arthur Okonkwo and Folarin Balogun saw 20 minutes of action for the Gunner Against Nurnberg as both came in in the 68th Minute replacing Matt Turner and Reiss Nelson respectively.
The Game ended 5-2 in Favour of Arsenal who are waxing strong during this Preseason. It's their second win in 2 Games after defeating Ipswich Town 5-2 in a game played behind closed doors.
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