Mikel Arteta revealed that his Arsenal players left the pitch fuming after a string of defensive mistakes led to a 3-1 preseason defeat against Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday.

The Gunners struggled to contain Real Betis throughout the friendly, with individual errors at the back ultimately proving costly. Despite managing a goal of their own, Arsenal were unable to recover from the damage done by their defensive lapses.

Arteta did not shy away from addressing the performance, making clear that the squad's frustration was a direct response to the manner of the defeat — and that the standards expected at the club had not been met.

The loss serves as a reminder of the work still ahead for Arsenal as they continue their preseason preparations before the new campaign gets underway.