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Two Arsenal attackers discussed the preseason preparations of the Premier League champions. The Gunners want to go again after winning the top spot in the English topflight for the first time since 2004 and earning the runners-up position in the Champions League final at the end of May. 'Everybody is ready to compete at the highest level' Mikel Arteta has overseen a trip to Spain as the team's prep ticks off, and they kicked off their camp in the country with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Girona. Kai Havertz opened the scoring, picking up from where he left off against Paris Saint-Germain, and the forward feels he is in good shape. "I think it was a good win. You saw already the connections we had on the pitch. It was a good test for us against a good team, and I think we played strong. We need to continue like that now. "Playing games is the best way to get fit and especially for the players. I think they've had a long break now. I think it's important to play a couple of games. I think we're already looking forward to the next one. (My fitness levels) are quite good, to be fair. I feel like I had three weeks off. "I think I didn't lose too much, and I feel good, feel strong and I'm ready to go." Tzolis makes his mark Meanwhile, Christos Tzolis scored the second strike of the afternoon, marking his unofficial debut for the Gunners in the right way. He has observed a different standard in this setup after his transfer from Club Brugge, and the Greek attacker is eager to contribute towards another successful season. "When I see the training and how hungry they are for every training drill, that means everybody is ready to compete at the highest level. When you're a player of Arsenal, you compete for every title that's possible. It's not only about the Premier League, it's about all the competitions we're playing for. I see a clear mindset and everything, that everybody is on the same page to win titles here. "I saw it from the first training. I think when you train like that in the game, it makes it even better. "I came here ready, with my fitness level and I was happy that I could show it here as well. I want to be myself and to show on the pitch all the passion and desire to win because I really like to win games and to give everything. Ready from the first day "If I give 100% for every game and every duel, I think who doesn't like this? I think that's the best thing for a football player, and then you will always have the support from the supporters. "I'm thinking about how to improve and settle as fast as possible in the club, because I have the opportunity to train directly with the team from the beginning of the season, to play pre-season games and then to go to official games. "This is a chance to play directly from the beginning and then it's up to me to show the qualities and what I can bring to the team. I'm pretty confident I will show it in the next games."