Defensive errors cost Arsenal in friendly defeat to Real Betis in Dublin
Arsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in a pre-season friendly match held in Dublin. Defensive errors and missed opportunities defined the Gunners' performance despite a goal from Piero Hincapie.
Why it matters
The match serves as a performance indicator for team cohesion and defensive stability ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.
Arsenal were punished for defensive errors as they slipped to a 3-1 friendly defeat to Real Betis at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
The Premier League champions fell behind to first-half goals from Rodrigo Riquelme and Nelson Deossa and although the Gunners hit back through Piero Hincapie , Pablo Fornals struck a third for Betis before the break.
Mikel Arteta named an unchanged line-up after his side won Saturday's opening friendly match 4-1 in Spain against Girona , but they fell behind in the ninth minute when goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga failed to make contact with a corner and Riquelme lashed home at the back post.
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