Arsenal suffered a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in a friendly match on Sunday, according to The Sun. The loss marks the Gunners' second straight preseason friendly defeat, a result The Sun describes as a worrying sign for the club.
The match saw Martin Odegaard return to action for Arsenal, as reported by the BBC. Despite the captain's comeback, Arsenal's defense struggled throughout the contest. Sky Sports noted that Mikel Arteta's side defended poorly, while highlighting a strong performance from Christos Tzolis for the visitors.
The defeat also meant Arsenal lost the Emirates Cup, the trophy contested in this fixture, per Sky Sports. Dortmund's Viktor Gyokeres, who scored in the match, told Arsenal.com that it was "amazing to be back," though the context of his return was not specified in the available reporting.
Arsenal's second consecutive friendly loss follows a previous defeat, though details of that earlier match were not included in the source material. The back-to-back results come as Arteta continues to prepare his squad for the upcoming season, with the team still in its preseason schedule.
The Gunners will be looking to address their defensive issues and secure a positive result in their next outing. With Odegaard back in the lineup, Arsenal will hope to build momentum before competitive fixtures begin.
