Rusty Arsenal beaten by Real Betis as Arteta suffers injury worry

Arsenal's pre-season ended on a concerning note with a 3-1 friendly defeat to Real Betis in Dublin. The performance was far from convincing, and the match proved costly for Mikel Arteta, who was dealt an injury blow on top of the disappointing result.

According to Mirror Football's five talking points from the game, the Gunners looked rusty and were outplayed by the Spanish side. With the new season now only 11 days away, Arteta will be anxious to see his squad sharpen up quickly, while the fitness issue adds another layer of worry.

The exact details of the injury were not specified, but the timing is far from ideal for Arsenal as they prepare for the competitive campaign. Real Betis took full advantage of Arsenal's disjointed display, running out comfortable winners in the Irish capital.

Supporters can find related match highlights on this site as the Gunners look to put this setback behind them.