Arsenal lose first pre-season friendly to Real Betis

Kepa's errors prove costly as Arsenal fall to a 3-1 defeat in Dublin.

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What happened. Arsenal lost their first pre-season friendly, conceding three goals against Real Betis in Dublin. Kepa Arrizabalaga made a key error from a corner and a poor clearance, leading to two goals.

• Kepa misjudged a cross and then gave away possession for Betis' second.
• Kai Havertz's giveaway led to Pablo Fornals' long-range strike.
• Arsenal's goal came from a set-piece, with Hincapie heading in Tzolis' delivery.

Arsenal were missing several key stars, and the defeat highlights areas to improve before the new season.

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