Arsenal 2-3 Borussia Dortmund: Mikel Arteta's side defend poorly but Christos Tzolis shines as Gunners lose Emirates Cup
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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In brief
Arsenal's pre-season campaign suffered another setback as they fell to Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the Emirates Cup. Despite a spirited second-half comeback featuring goals from Ethan Nwaneri and Viktor Gyokeres, Mikel Arteta's defensive vulnerabilities proved costly. Dortmund capitalized on Arsenal's early lapses, with Samuele Inacio and Konstantinos Karetsas establishing a commanding 2-0 halftime advantage. The match highlighted ongoing concerns regarding Arsenal's backline organization heading into the competitive season.
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Arsenal 2-3 Borussia Dortmund: Mikel Arteta's side defend poorly but Christos Tzolis shines as Gunners lose Emirates Cup
Report as Arsenal lost 3-2 against Borussia Dortmund to suffer back-to-back pre-season losses; Dortmund were 2-0 up at half-time thanks to Samuele Inacio and Konstantinos Karetsas; Joane Gadou made it 3-1 after half-time; Ethan Nwaneri and Viktor Gyokeres pulled goals back for Arsenal
