Arsenal v Real Betis LIVE: Sloppy Gunners slip to limp defeat in Dublin friendly | OneFootball

Arsenal lost 3-1 to Real Betis in their latest pre-season friendly with a sloppy performance as they continue preparations for a Premier League title defence on a day where they moved much closer to sealing the signing of Bruno Guimaraes.

The Gunners were at fault for two of their Spanish opponents’s three goals at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin with some dismal defending, while Piero Hincapie’s unmarked header from a corner provided their goal.

Mikel Arteta’s side received a boost earlier today when Brazil international Guimaraes was given permission to travel to Arsenal for a medical ahead of a £75m move from Newcastle United, after both clubs finally agreed a fee. The 28-year-old midfielder looks set to officially join in the next few days.

Arsenal are also continuing their pursuit of Guimaraes’ international team-mate Vinicius Jr, although Real Madrid are said to have offered fresh terms to the Brazilian after his return to training on Tuesday.