Dortmund edges Arsenal 3-2 in Emirates Cup
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Borussia Dortmund defeated Arsenal 3-2 in the Emirates Cup on August 9, 2026, in north London. Arsenal fell behind 2-0 at halftime with goals from Samuele Inacio and Konstantinos Karetsas. Although Ethan Nwaneri and Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal, Joane Gadou's goal and the Gunners' poor defending proved costly. Arsenal have suffered consecutive pre-season defeats, raising concerns for manager Mikel Arteta ahead of their Community Shield match against Manchester City. New signing Bruno Guimaraes made his debut before the match.
- •Dortmund led 2-0 at halftime with goals from Inacio and Karetsas.
- •Arsenal scored twice but conceded a calamitous goal to Gadou.
- •Gyokeres converted a penalty to keep Arsenal competitive.
- •Bruno Guimaraes debuted for Arsenal before the match.
- •Arsenal faces Manchester City next in the Community Shield.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 2-3 Borussia Dortmund: Gunners fall short in Emirates Cup pre-season test
"Arsenal suffered a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, despite an improved second-half performance from Mikel Arteta’s side.The Emirates Cup clash marked the...
"Arsenal produced more comical defending in pre-season as Borussia Dortmund won 3-2 in north London to win the Emirates Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:20 PMArsenal 2-3 Borussia Dortmund: Gunners fall short in Emirates Cup pre-season test
Arsenal suffered a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, despite an improved second-half performance from Mikel Arteta’s side.The Emirates Cup clash marked the...
- Sky Sports—Arsenal defend badly as Dortmund win Emirates Cup
Arsenal produced more comical defending in pre-season as Borussia Dortmund won 3-2 in north London to win the Emirates Cup.
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