Norwich struggles to assist king - Tzolis could be Arsenal gem

What the report says

Arsenal’s £34m summer signing Christos Tzolis made another strong impression as the Premier League side beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The BBC reports that the Greece international set up two goals, including a headed assist for Kai Havertz and a quick-dribble pass for Martin Odegaard, and became the first player to assist twice in the match since David Beckham in 1996.

The performance added to a productive pre-season for the winger, who has quickly become one of Arsenal’s standout attackers. BBC Sport said Tzolis has also taken on set-piece duties and has already been involved in goals against Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund and Girona during the club’s warm-up matches. Manager Mikel Arteta praised his intelligence, composure in the final third and ability to fit naturally into the team.

The article also places Tzolis’s rise in context. Before joining Arsenal from Club Brugge, he had a difficult spell at Norwich, where he scored three goals in 30 appearances across three years. He rebuilt his career on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf and then at Club Brugge, where he produced a standout goals-and-assists return and earned his move to Arsenal. BBC Sport says his early form suggests he could become an important creative option for the Gunners this season.