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.

ARSENAL have lost their penultimate pre-season test against Villarreal at The Emirates. Former Gunner Nicolas Pepe put Villarreal ahead, coming back to haunt his former side at The Emirates,