Arsenal started their pre-season campaign in style on Saturday, as they thrashed Ipswich Town 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at London Colney.
Mikel Arteta is without a host of first-team regulars, who are enjoying an extended break following their recent international exploits. However, the Spaniard was still able to field a strong side against the League One outfit, with names such as Eddie Nketiah, Ben White and Thomas Partey all featuring.
Nketiah netted inside the opening 30 seconds before teeing up Albert Sambi Lokonga to double the Gunners lead. Nketiah went on to bag a first-half hat-trick, before Folarin Balogun completed the route after the break. Sone Aluko netted a consolation for Ipswich. Here, Mirror Football talks a look at five talking points from Arsenal's big pre-season win...
