Arsenal endured a difficult start to their preseason preparations, falling to a 3-1 defeat against Real Betis in a friendly played in Dublin.

The Gunners were well below their best on the day, struggling to match a Real Betis side that proved sharper and more clinical throughout the contest.

The result will give manager Mikel Arteta and his backroom staff plenty to work on as Arsenal look to build momentum ahead of the new campaign.