Arsenal struggles in preseason with 3-1 loss to Real Betis in Dublin
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:48 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Arsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis during a preseason match in Dublin on August 5. Mikel Arteta expressed that his players were 'fuming' after conceding three first-half goals due to defensive errors. Despite having a more significant number of players participate—25 total—Arteta acknowledged the team's need for improvement while taking some positives from their performance., several players, including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, were absent as they continued their recovery following the World Cup. The match highlighted persistent defensive issues, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Arsenal lost 3-1 to Real Betis in Dublin on August 5.
- •Mikel Arteta reported players were 'fuming' after the game.
- •The team conceded three goals in the first half.
- •Arsenal used a total of 25 players in the match.
- •Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka did not participate due to World Cup commitments.
- 8:44 AMESPN Soccer — Arteta: Arsenal 'fuming' after Betis friendly loss
- 7:34 AMYahoo Sports — Gunners left 'fuming' after sloppy Real Betis defeat
"Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal players were "fuming" after their disappointing pre-season defeat by Real Betis in Dublin. The Gunners conceded three first-half goals during an uncharacteristically sloppy defensive performance. Despite having less possession, the Spanish side were more threatening throughout and had more shots on target than Arteta's men.
"Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players were "fuming" after defensive errors saw them fall to a 3-1 preseason defeat to Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 6, 2026, 8:44 AMArteta: Arsenal 'fuming' after Betis friendly loss
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players were "fuming" after defensive errors saw them fall to a 3-1 preseason defeat to Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:34 AMGunners left 'fuming' after sloppy Real Betis defeat
Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal players were "fuming" after their disappointing pre-season defeat by Real Betis in Dublin. The Gunners conceded three first-half goals during an uncharacteristically sloppy defensive performance. Despite having less possession, the Spanish side were more threatening throughout and had more shots on target than Arteta's men.
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