Arsenal began their preparations for the new season with an impressive 3-0 victory over MK Dons in a behind-closed-doors friendly, as new signing Christos Tzolis made an immediate impact on his debut.

The Greek winger wasted little time settling into his new surroundings, producing an assist that helped Arsenal take control of the match early on.

His lively display on the left flank offered supporters an encouraging glimpse of what he could bring to Mikel Arteta’s squad during the upcoming campaign.

The Gunners dominated possession from the opening whistle and nearly found the breakthrough within the first minute.

Tzolis played a key role in the attack, creating an opportunity for Reiss Nelson, whose effort was denied by the opposing goalkeeper.

Arsenal maintained the pressure and eventually opened the scoring after Tzolis combined effectively with Riccardo Calafiori before setting up Nelson to finish confidently.

Arsenal doubled their advantage before halftime through Ethan Nwaneri, who curled a precise effort into the bottom corner after the ball fell kindly to him from a well-worked corner routine.

The young midfielder once again demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the club’s brightest emerging talents.

After the break, Arteta introduced several younger players to gain valuable match experience. Despite the changes, Arsenal continued to dictate proceedings and extended their lead when Ceadach O’Neill latched onto a perfectly weighted pass before calmly finding the net.

The North London club also created additional opportunities late in the contest, with the youthful side showing energy and attacking intent.

Although they were unable to add more goals, their overall performance reflected the depth of talent coming through Arsenal’s academy system.

For Tzolis, the outing marked a promising start to life at his new club. His creativity, movement and confidence on the ball suggested he could become an important attacking option as Arsenal prepare to defend their Premier League title and compete across multiple competitions this season.

While preseason results are primarily focused on building fitness and testing tactical approaches, Arsenal will be pleased with the performance, particularly the encouraging displays from both experienced players and emerging prospects.

The victory provides positive momentum as Arteta’s side continues its preparations ahead of the new campaign.