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Gunners thrash Bayer Leverkusen in pre-season friendly
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard scores their side's second goal of the game

Arsenal 4–1 Bayer Leverkusen
by Layth Yousif

ARSENAL eased past the Bundesliga champions during an effortless pre-season friendly on Wednesday evening.

While former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka received a hearty – and thoroughly deserved – pre-match welcome on his return to North London after sterling service to the club, the Gunners underlined their intent for the forthcoming 2024-25 season by demolishing their illustrious visitors.

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