Arteta focuses on motivation after Arsenal's pre-season loss to Betis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Arsenal lost 3-1 to Real Betis during a pre-season match in Dublin on August 5. Mikel Arteta expressed frustration with the team's performance, highlighting an error that allowed Betis to score first. Despite the defeat, Arteta stated it would inspire increased motivation for the upcoming season. Arsenal is reportedly nearing the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United as they aim to compete for multiple trophies this season.
- •Arsenal lost 3-1 to Real Betis in a pre-season match on August 5.
- •Mikel Arteta highlighted a need for increased motivation after the defeat.
- •Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly close to signing for Arsenal for £75 million.
- •Arteta aims to compete for every trophy in the upcoming season.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Fuming but fired up: Arteta turns Betis loss into motivation as Arsenal eye more silverware
"Mikel Arteta has said he wants to create a dynasty at Arsenal and said defeat to Real Betis in pre-season will add 'more fire in the belly'.Arsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Spanish side in Dublin ...
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