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Arsenal suffers 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in pre-season friendly

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Arsenal suffers 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in pre-season friendly

Summary

Arsenal faced a 3-1 defeat against Real Betis in a pre-season friendly held in Dublin on August 5. The match featured all four goals scored in the first half, with Arsenal's senior players expressing dissatisfaction with their performance. Mikel Arteta pointed out the team's failure to compete effectively, especially defensively. The club will next host Borussia Dortmund for the Emirates Cup on August 9, followed by another friendly against Como 1907 on August 12, ahead of the Community Shield match against Manchester City on August 16.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal lost 3-1 to Real Betis in Dublin on August 5.
•All goals were scored in the first half of the match.
•Mikel Arteta criticized the team's lack of competitiveness.
•Arsenal's next match is against Borussia Dortmund on August 9.
•Upcoming match against Como 1907 is set for August 12.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal & Arteta ‘very upset’ by Real Betis friendly defeat

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Mikel Arteta has suggested that he and his Arsenal players are very unhappy at their performance against Real Betis, even if it was only a friendly.Photo by Evan Treacy/Getty ImagesArsenal lost 3-1 to...
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