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MLS All-Stars 0-5 Arsenal – 3 talking points as Gunners sparkle

By Adam Schultz

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Gabriel Martinelli #11 of Arsenal FC is congratulated by Declan Rice #41 and Jurriën Timber #12 after scoring during the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Gabriel Martinelli #11 of Arsenal FC is congratulated by Declan Rice #41 and Jurriën Timber #12 after scoring during the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal kicked off its US Tour with a resounding 5-0 win over the MLS All-Stars, with several stars impressing in the win.

As far as preseason games go, Arsenal’s 5-0 win over the MLS All-Stars went about as well as it could. The team looked sharp, goals were scored, and a clean sheet was had as the Gunners clicked into gear early.

The only issue was Leandro Trossard picking up an injury, but post-game, Mikel Arteta stated that he doesn’t think it’s anything “big,” and he was taken off as a precaution.

Arsenal looked ready for Premier League action as the All-Stars were brushed aside with ruthless efficiency.

The game provided plenty of talking points; here they are.

William Saliba back is good for Arsenal

The French star showed exactly why the Gunners wanted to sign him to a long-term deal. When on the pitch, Saliba did everything he needed to as he was a calming influence at the heart of Arsenal’s defense.

The fact that Saliba started the game and played decent minutes hopefully means the back issue that ruled him out of the last stretch of the Premier League season last year is now resolved.

It might be only preseason, but my word Saliba looked ominous.

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