Arsenal suffered a 3-1 pre-season defeat to Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday, leaving players "fuming" according to manager Mikel Arteta. The match, part of the Gunners' final pre-season game, saw defensive errors cost them the game. Arteta acknowledged the frustration but noted the team's reaction to the loss could be beneficial (espn.co.uk).
The defeat came in front of a large crowd, with Real Betis taking an early lead through Rodrigo Riquelme. Nelson Deossa extended the lead before Piero Hincapie added a third goal. Despite the loss, Arteta expressed satisfaction with the players' attitude, emphasizing that the experience could help them in the upcoming season (thesun.co.uk).
The match marked the end of Arsenal's pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. While the result was disappointing, Arteta stressed that the team's response to the defeat would be crucial for their development. The club will now focus on building momentum for the new season (nst.com.my).
