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On Saturday afternoon in the Finnish capital Helsinki, the last friendly preparation matches for the season were played by two "Premier" league clubs.
The players of the English vice champions "Manchester City" and London's "Arsenal" tested their strength.
In the first half, Manuel Pellegrini's players had some territorial advantage, but "the Gunners" broke through to the front.
Already in the 9th minute, after a pass from Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott beat Joe Hart.
In the second half, "Arsenal" doubled their lead - Aaron Ramsey scored, and later Olivier Giroud also moved the goalkeeper.
Forward Alvaro Negredo softened the score in the 79th minute, but Arsene Wenger's players did not let go of the lead.
"Manchester City" 1 - 3 "Arsenal" 9' [0 - 1] T.Walcott 59' [0 - 2] A.Ramsey 62' [0 - 3] O.Giroud 79' [1 - 3] A.Negredo
