Arsenal were naive in their defending and paid a painful price, manager Mikel Arteta said after his side's 3-2 friendly defeat against Villarreal left them with back-to-back pre-season losses. Arsenal,

Viktor Gyökeres' first start in an Arsenal shirt couldn't prevent his new club from suffering a 3-2 preseason to defeat to Villarreal on Wednesday after a performance manager Mikel Arteta branded as "naive.

Mikel Arteta spoke to the media after his side's defeat to Villarreal as Kai Havertz injury update given alongside reaction to Viktor Gyokeres and Max Dowman

Despite goals from Christian Norgaard and Martin Odegaard, a 68-minute goal from Arnaut Danjuma handed Villarreal the win at the Emirates Stadium

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 Return Home to Face Villarreal in Pre-Season ShowpieceFresh Faces Set for Emirates DebutsThere is a particular rhythm to pre-season, and tonight at the Emirates, Arsenal and Villarreal will