Arsenal tasted defeat for the second match running on Wednesday evening as they were beaten 3-2 by Villarreal at the Emirates. The visitors came into the affair winless in four pre-season outings, but fought hard for their first win of the summer, defending valiantly under heavy pressure for much of the match.

Arsenal’s first game at the Emirates Stadium in 2025–26 ended in a disappointing 3–2 defeat at the hands of Villarreal. The Gunners enjoyed successive wins over AC Milan and Newcastle United in Singapore to kickstart their summer schedule.

Viktor Gyökeres made his Arsenal debut as they lost 3-2 to Villarreal in the opening game of the Emirates Cup on Wednesday. The Gunners had hoped to give