FC Köln 0 - 4 Arsenal

By Nick LanderArsenal turned in an impressive first half performance to secure an emphatic win in their last pre-season friendly in Germany. Debutants Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski all impressed as the Gunners turned in probably their most satisfying performance of the summer.A new look Gunners side started on the front foot, and took the lead on 5 minutes when Thomas Vermaelen converted Per Mertesacker's near post flick on, in a neat corner routine. Giroud had peeled off neatly to get a shot away at the near post immediately prior, to win the corner.Arsenal's next chance came moments later, as Theo Walcott dug out a good cross which Giroud headed back across goal for Cazorla to fiercely volley goalwards, forcing FC Köln goalkeeper Timo Horn into his second excellent sav...
 

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