• Arsenal attacker Gabriel Jesus goes past goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo during a training session in Orlando, Florida, on July 18, 2022. All images via Getty.
    Arsenal attacker Gabriel Jesus goes past goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo during a training session in Orlando, Florida, on July 18, 2022. All images via Getty.
  • Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah under pressure from Mohamed Elneny during training in Orlando, Florida.
    Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah under pressure from Mohamed Elneny during training in Orlando, Florida.
  • Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard on the ball during training in Florida.
    Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard on the ball during training in Florida.
  • Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka takes a shot under pressure from Nuno Tavares during training.
    Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka takes a shot under pressure from Nuno Tavares during training.
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talks to his players during the training session in Orlando.
    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talks to his players during the training session in Orlando.
  • Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey under pressure from Lucas Torreira during a training session at the Omni Resort in Orlando, Florida. Getty
    Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey under pressure from Lucas Torreira during a training session at the Omni Resort in Orlando, Florida. Getty
  • Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus holds off a challenge from Ben White during training at the Omni Resort.
    Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus holds off a challenge from Ben White during training at the Omni Resort.
  • Back row (left to right): Hector Bellerin, Reuell Walters, Mohamed Elneny, Flo Balogun. Front row: Bukayo Saka, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Bernd Leno.
    Back row (left to right): Hector Bellerin, Reuell Walters, Mohamed Elneny, Flo Balogun. Front row: Bukayo Saka, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Bernd Leno.
  • Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles during the training session in Orlando, Florida.
    Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles during the training session in Orlando, Florida.
  • Arsenal attacker Eddie Nketiah has his shirt pulled by Mohamed Elneny during training.
    Arsenal attacker Eddie Nketiah has his shirt pulled by Mohamed Elneny during training.

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Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard train with Arsenal in Florida - in pictures

Gunners set to take on Orlando City as they look to make it three pre-season wins in a row

Gareth Cox

July 20, 2022

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Arsenal are aiming for their third pre-season win in a row when they take on Major League Soccer side Orlando City on Thursday, with Gabriel Jesus looking to maintain his fine start since moving from Manchester City.

The Gunners started their campaign with a 5-3 win at German second-division side Nuremberg, when Jesus scored twice in his first game for the North London club.

A trip to the US was next up as they took on Premier League rivals Everton in Baltimore, when Mikel Arteta's side again came out on top, this time 2-0 with Jesus and Bukayo Saka finding the net.

“He looks really sharp, really dynamic,” manager Arteta said of the £45 million ($54 million) signing from City after the game. "[He’s got] a really good understanding with his teammates straight away.

“They are looking for him, he’s generating chances, good connections around specific spaces we want to exploit with him especially, and yeah, we’re really happy.”

After Orlando, Arsenal take on London rivals Chelsea in the Florida Cup on Sunday and their final pre-season game follows at home to Spanish side Sevilla on July 30.

First up in the Premier League will be Crystal Palace, managed by former Gunners midfielder Patrick Vieira, on August 5.

You can see images of Arsenal players training in Orlando in the gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if you're using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Gallery: Arsenal beat Everton in friendly

  • Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus runs with the ball against Everton during their pre-season friendly in Baltimore on Saturday, July 16, 2022. AP
    Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus runs with the ball against Everton during their pre-season friendly in Baltimore on Saturday, July 16, 2022. AP
  • Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka, left, is hugged by Gabriel Jesus after Saka scored against Everton. AP
    Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka, left, is hugged by Gabriel Jesus after Saka scored against Everton. AP
  • Arsenal fans celebrate a goal on Saturday. AP
    Arsenal fans celebrate a goal on Saturday. AP
  • Gabriel Jesus with Arsenal fans after the friendly win over Everton in Baltimore. AP
    Gabriel Jesus with Arsenal fans after the friendly win over Everton in Baltimore. AP
  • Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford makes a save against Arsenal. USA TODAY Sports
    Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford makes a save against Arsenal. USA TODAY Sports
  • Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford controls the ball against Arsenal on Saturday. AP
    Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford controls the ball against Arsenal on Saturday. AP
  • Arsenal forward William Saliba, top, leaps over Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin in Baltimore. AP
    Arsenal forward William Saliba, top, leaps over Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin in Baltimore. AP
  • Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi runs with the ball against Arsenal. AP
    Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi runs with the ball against Arsenal. AP
  • Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner. AP
    Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner. AP
Updated: July 20, 2022, 3:25 AM
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