Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal, Club Friendly: Gunners Lose As Gyokeres Makes Home Start

Arsenal suffered their second straight pre-season defeat after Villarreal battled to a 3-2 win at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta will be desperate for his side to bounce back in their final pre-season outing against Athletic Club on Saturday, having watched Arsenal follow the 1-0 defeat to Tottenham with further disappointment. The Gunners have leaked goals in all of their pre-season friendlies and have lost two consecutive friendly games. Summer signing Viktor Gyokeres made a rare start but the Swede remained quiet throughout his availabilty.

Pre Season Friendly Arsenal Vs Villarreal at Emirates Stadium in London_Viktor Gyokeres
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Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, center, attempts a shot on goal during the Emirates Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium, London.

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Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, left, and Villarreal's Santi Comesana battle for the ball during the Emirates Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium, London.

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Arsenal's Noni Madueke during the Emirates Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium, London.

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Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi during the Emirates Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium, London.

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Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, right, and Villarreal's Pape Gueye battle for the ball during the Emirates Cup match at the Emirates Stadium, London.

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Pre Season Friendly Arsenal Vs Villarreal at Emirates Stadium in London_Viktor Gyokeres
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Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres runs during the Emirates Cup match at the Emirates Stadium, London.

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