Arsenal FC 1-3 Real Betis: Defensive concerns on show for Gunners in pre-season defeat
Arsenal FC lost 3-1 to Real Betis in a pre-season match marked by defensive errors and a delayed kickoff. The game featured key players like Kai Havertz and new signing Cristos Tzolis.
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Pablo Fornals helped Real Betis record a 3-1 win over Arsenal PA Tashan Deniran-Alleyne 9 hours ago COMMENTS Arsenal Edition
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Arsenal paid the price for a sloppy defensive performance as they slumped to defeat against Real Betis .
The Gunners conceded three times in a surprisingly poor first half showing, with former West Ham attacking midfielder Pablo Fornals one of the beneficiaries for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
Mikel Arteta opted to name an unchanged team from the weekend’s victory over Girona, meaning starts for Kai Havertz, Ethan Nwaneri and summer signing Cristos Tzolis.
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