Arteta encouraged by Arsenal's five-goal US opener against Rooney's All-Stars

Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber made their debuts for the Gunners in DC.

COMING TO AMERICA: Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta speaks with reporters during an MLS All-Star news conference. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal side for their dominant 5-0 performance against the MLS All-Stars, with new signings Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber making their debuts for the club.

Goals from Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, along with two late strikes from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz, set Arteta's men on their way to a record breaking victory in an All-Stars match.