Arteta's Arsenal Struggle to Shore Up Defences Amid Pre Season Blues Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side has been a mixed bag in pre season, with flashes of brilliance tempered by worrying defensive frailties that threaten to undermine their title ambitions.
The latest defeat to Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Cup is a stark reminder that while the Gunners have made significant strides under Arteta, they still have work to do before the Premier League campaign kicks off.
The 2 3 loss to Dortmund was Arsenal's second consecutive pre season defeat, following last week's 1 3 thrashing by Real Betis.