Gunners' Pre Season Predicament Mikel Arteta's post match comments on Thursday were telling – "Very upset when you lose a football match" – but they didn't exactly inspire confidence in his team's performance against Real Betis in Dublin.
The 3 1 defeat was a stark reminder that Arsenal's midfield needs significant bolstering to retain their Premier League crown.
The Gunners' struggles on the pitch were mirrored by their difficulties with possession off it, particularly in the transfer market.