Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres left bloodied by Gabriel clash of heads in Athletic Club game | OneFootball

Clash between Gunners' team-mates left one far worse off than the other

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As Mikel Arteta stood on the touchline grimacing at a nasty-looking collision, Arsenal medical staff rushed onto the pitch to treat Gyokeres, with blood soon seen pouring from the back of his head.

Gyokere was thankfully OK to continue, and Gabriel quickly apologised for his involvement.

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Arsenal began their Champions League campaign on Tuesday evening at the Sam Mames, taking on Athletic in their first League Phase game.

Arteta & Co. will be looking to go one better than last season’s semi-final exit, at the hands of eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.

Eberechi Eze was given his Champions League debut, a few days after providing an assist on his first Premier League start for the Gunners.