Published • loading... • Updated
Arsenal fall to friendly defeat to Real Betis in Dublin
Betis scored three first-half goals as Arsenal’s defensive errors and Kepa Arrizabalaga’s fumble cost Mikel Arteta’s side in preseason.
- On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Arsenal suffered a 3-1 friendly defeat to Real Betis at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin during pre-season preparation.
- Manager Mikel Arteta named an unchanged lineup from Saturday's 4-1 victory over Girona, seeking to build fitness ahead of the Community Shield.
- Rodrigo Riquelme and Nelson Deossa established a 2-0 lead with a 30-yard strike from Deossa; Piero Hincapie reduced the deficit before Pablo Fornals restored Betis's two-goal advantage.
- Arteta introduced Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli for half an hour after the break; youngster Louie Copley appeared to suffer a serious injury during the match.
- The Gunners prepare for an Emirates Cup showdown against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday; Arteta insisted his team is "moving in the right direction" despite the setback.
Insights by Ground AI
35 Articles
35 Articles
Arsenal players left 'fuming' in dressing room after shock Real Betis pre-season defeat
Mikel Arteta has admitted his Arsenal players were left 'fuming' after Wednesday night's 3-1 pre-season defeat to Real Betis, though insisted frustration inside the dressing room could prove beneficial ahead of the new Premier League campaign.The Gunners endured a disappointing evening in Dublin as a series of costly defensive mistakes allowed the Spanish side to seize control before the interval. Rodrigo Riquelme, Nelson Deossa and Pablo Fornal…
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources35
Leaning Left6Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left
40% Left
L 40%
C 33%
R 27%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
