It was only a pre-season friendly against Villarreal, yet there was still a feeling of excitement and anticipation heading to Emirates Stadium as Arsenal supporters looked to see new £64m signing Viktor Gyokeres in action.
Fans are desperately hoping the 27-year-old striker will be the missing piece for the Gunners to lift a trophy for the first time since 2020.
The loudest cheers before kick-off were for Gyokeres when his name was read out in the starting line-up - the only noise to rival it came for the introduction of talented 15-year-old Max Dowman.
There was expectation every time the ball went near the Sweden international and it looked as though his team-mates were also trying to make sure Gyokeres scored on his first start, and at his new home ground.