Arsenal delivered an emphatic 4-1 victory over Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium, signaling their readiness for the upcoming Premier League season. Goals from Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus gave the Gunners a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime, with Kai Havertz adding a fourth in the second half. Despite a late consolation goal from Leverkusen's Adam Hlozek, Arsenal's performance was dominant throughout. Newly signed Riccardo Calafiori's presence has increased competition within the squad, particularly for Zinchenko, who impressed with his attacking and defensive contributions. The match also featured the return of key players Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, adding depth to Mikel Arteta's squad.