3 talking points ahead of Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao

Arsenal host Athletic Bilbao on Saturday and there are three key talking points ahead of their pre-season ending game
Looking to bounce back
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2. Time to impress for Gyokeres

Viktor Gyoekeres
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Like the full Arsenal squad, Viktor Gyokeres will be looking to impress against Bilbao. Having played twice for his new side, he has struggled so far, playing a small bit part from the bench against Tottenham and being substituted once he had fully grown into the game against Villarreal.

The Swede showed glimpses of his brilliance in the defeat to the Yellow Submarine, but had a frustrating time all round. Now coming up against Bilbao, he should be in search of his first goal (or goals) as a Gunner.

Again, pre-season doesn't mean much and of course Gyokeres is still settling into his new side, but grabbing a goal or two on Saturday would do him the world of good. It should help grow his confidence, as well as show that he hasn't moved to north London to mess around.

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