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Arsenal falls 3-2 to Dortmund in pre-season friendly at Emirates Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Arsenal falls 3-2 to Dortmund in pre-season friendly at Emirates Stadium

Summary

Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly on August 9 at the Emirates Stadium. Dortmund took an early lead with two goals in the first half, catching Arsenal off guard. Ethan Nwaneri and Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal, but a late equalizer was ruled offside. Concerns about Arsenal's defense and squad depth were highlighted, with key players still absent following the World Cup. The match serves as a reminder that the Premier League season is still weeks away, and Arsenal will work to address issues before then.

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•Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season match.
•Dortmund scored twice within the first half hour.
•Ethan Nwaneri and Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal.
•A potential equalizer from Gabriel Martinelli was offside.
•Arsenal is still missing several key players post-World Cup.

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4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Defensive worries and a lack of options: Five takeaways as Arsenal lose pre-season friendly to Dortmund

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Arsenal were beaten 3-2 by Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium in their latest pre-season outing.Two goals in the first half an hour stunned Arsenal, who have won the Emirates Cup trophy for the...
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