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

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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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Bukayo Saka #7 of Arsenal FC controls the ball as Álvaro Barreal #31 of the MLS-All Stars defends during the MLS All-Star Game at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Bukayo Saka #7 of Arsenal FC controls the ball as Álvaro Barreal #31 of the MLS-All Stars defends during the MLS All-Star Game at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

Jesus and Saka in form already

It was normal service resumed for Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka in the first half as the duo did as they pleased.

Jesus produced a superb moment of brilliance as he opened the scoring with an impressive chip, while Saka was unplayable as he tormented the All-Stars’ defense. Saka had a hand in both first-half goals as he set up Jesus and then Trossard as he did as he pleased.

Yes, it is only preseason, but Jesus and Saka already look set to take on Nottingham Forest in the season opener.