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Arsenal Fall 3-2 to Villarreal in Final Emirates Friendly

Defensive lapses at the Emirates leave questions over squad fitness before season opener at Manchester United

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Overview

  • Arsenal conceded three goals to former Gunner Nicolas Pepe, Karl Etta Eyong and Arnaut Danjuma in Wednesday’s 3-2 defeat.
  • Viktor Gyökeres made his first home start for the Gunners and played 60 minutes without registering a goal.
  • Fifteen-year-old academy graduate Max Dowman again impressed by winning a penalty that Martin Ødegaard converted.
  • Sloppy defending on set plays and counterattacks underlined areas for tactical refinement ahead of the competitive season.
  • Riccardo Calafiori, Leandro Trossard and Alberto Lokonga missed training with minor injuries, leaving their availability for the August 17 opener in doubt.