Max Dowman stole the show as Arsenal opened their pre-season campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Girona, producing a goal and an assist in an eye-catching display. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementArsenal doubled their advantage midway through the first half when summer signing Christos Tzolis marked his debut with a goal. Girona reduced the deficit four minutes after the restart as Martinez rose highest to head home from a corner, but Arsenal responded immediately through the impressive Dowman. Dowman shines as Arsenal beat Girona in pre-seasonThe teenager restored the Gunners' two-goal advantage just three minutes later with a composed finish before Gabriel Jesus completed a devastating five-minute spell by adding Arsenal's fourth goal to put the result beyond doubt. The Gunners now turn their attention to their second pre-season fixture, when they face Real Betis in Dublin on 5 August.