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.
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Arsenal v Real Betis - live updates
- Sloppy Arsenal lose 3-1 to Real Betis in latest pre-season friendly in Dublin
- £75m fee agreed with Newcastle for midfielder and captain Bruno Guimaraes
- 43' GOAL! Havertz gives the ball away and Fornals finds the bottom corner [ARS 1-3 BET]
- 31' GOAL! Valles flaps at a corner and Hincapie heads home from six yards [ARS 1-2 BET]
- 26' GOAL! Deossa thunders home stunning 30-yard strike to double Betis lead [ARS 0-2 BET]
- 9' GOAL! Kepa pathetically flaps at a cross and unmarked Riquelme lashes in at back post [ARS 0-1 BET]
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis
21:42 , Luke BakerThis is probably the best way to look at it from Arsenal, to be honest
More pre-season minutes in the tank ⛽ pic.twitter.com/uPb40He22p
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 5, 2026
FULL-TIME! Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis
21:38 , Luke BakerAll over in Dublin. Let’s not even bother to mention the second half, I’m pretty sure everyone was forgetting it as they were watching but the first half brought some decent entertainment.
Not a good day for Arsenal though as they conceded two incredibly sloppy goals and one worldie, with just a Hincapie header from a corner to show for their troubles.
Look, it’s pre-season, so take everything with a vat of salt but Arteta won’t have been impressed by large parts of that performance. No one put their hand up for more playing time.
Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli came through their first minutes of pre-season unscathed although young Louie Copley suffered what looked like a nasty knee injury during the second half.
We move on and Arsenal have 10 days until the Community Shield against Man City.
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 90 mins
21:34 , Luke BakerMercifully, just three minutes of added time. We’re nearly done
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 89 mins
21:33 , Luke BakerEx-Man United man Antony getting booed every time he touches the ball since coming on. His reputation precedes him...
Neither team are scoring again in this match but Betis are the side looking the more composed in these final knockings.
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 84 mins
21:30 , Luke BakerThis game is petering out now. A couple more Betis subs as Gomez and Morante on for Riquelme and Bernal
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 79 mins
21:28 , Luke BakerBetis attack again and nearly score. Bellerin to the by-line, cuts it back and Riquelme looks set to lash home from 12 yards out but Julienne does enough to put him off.
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 77 mins
21:22 , Luke BakerMore Arsenal changes. Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli taken off having played the 30 minutes they were clearly scheduled to after coming on as half-time subs.
Nwaneri also off, meaning the entire starting XI for Arsenal have no departed. A trio of youngsters, Brayden Clarke, Ceadach O'Neill and Ismael Kabia enter the fray
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 73 mins
21:17 , Luke BakerThree more subs for Real Betis as a trio of ex-Premier League players enter the fray.
Divisive once-of-Man United man Antony comes on along with former Leeds duo Junior Firpo and Diego Llorente.
It’s the two Garcias (Fran and Pablo) plus Bartra who head off for Betis
MISS! Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 68 mins
21:11 , Luke BakerNow Arsenal should probably score! Their best chance of the second half as Martinelli surges to the byline, cuts back well to Jesus and he fires at goal from the edge of the box but it fizzes wide.
SAVE! Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 66 mins
21:10 , Luke BakerThat probably should be 4-1. Betis haven’t offered much since the break but it’s there best spell of play and it ends with a ball from the byline into the six-yard box, where an unmarked Isco tries a backheel flick into the net but Meslier does just enough to save.
Yeah, Isco should have scored
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 65 mins
21:09 , Luke BakerThis match had a bit of zip and spark about it in the first half but that has completely faded now with all the changes. It’s turned into a typical pre-season friendly.
Can one of the Arsenal youngsters take advantage of the slower pace and make something happen?
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 61 mins
21:06 , Luke BakerFirst yellow card of the day and it goes to young Arsenal defender Marli Salmon as he cynically pulls down his man to stop a Betis attack.
Here are those three changes mentioned as Meslier comes on for Kepa, then two 18-year-olds - Josh Ogunnaike and Ife Ibrahim - come on for Calafiori and Lewis-Skelly. More youngsters with a chance to impress
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 59 mins
21:04 , Luke BakerYou do feel for young Louie Copley there. Hopefully it’s not as bad as it looked.
Anyway, three more changes for Arsenal will soon follow as new goalkeeper Illan Meslier, released by Leeds, is one of the trio getting ready
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 55 mins
21:00 , Luke BakerThis doesn’t look good for Arsenal and young Louie Copley. He goes down in the Betis half after an awkward moment stretching for the ball.
He clutches his knee and bangs the ground in pain. It was a non-contact injury and it looks like his studs got caught in the turf.
He’s now being treated and it appears like he’s struggling to straighten his leg. You really hope this isn’t anything serious but he’s helped off by the medics, basically carried off, and doesn’t seem to be able to put weight on that leg. He’s carried straight down the tunnel
He was only on for nine minutes but is now forced off, as 18-year-old Theo Julienne comes on.
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 53 mins
20:56 , Luke BakerLovely play by Betis as Isco gets to the byline and then cleverly backheels to allow Bellerin to whip in a cross but the Arsenal defensive line deals with it.
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 49 mins
20:53 , Luke BakerThis is a lively start by Arsenal and their new-look team. Martinelli immediately gets to the byline and cuts the ball back towards Nelson but it’s scrambled clear by Betis. Vieira then wins a corner with good play, although Betis defend it well.
Isco on for Bouare for the Spanish side by the way, as their only change
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 47 mins
20:52 , Luke BakerAs promised, here are the seven Arsenal changes.
Gabriel, Marli Salmon, Louie Copley, Fabio Vieira, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Reiss Nelson all come on with Hincapie, Mosquera, White, Havertz, Tzolis, Gyokeres and Dowman heading off.
It means only Kepa, Calafiori, Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly remain from the starting XI.
Probably most interesting in there is the fact that Brazil starts Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli are back from their post-World Cup break for their first minutes of pre-season.
KICK-OFF! Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis
20:49 , Luke BakerBack underway in Dublin. A slew of Arsenal changes at half-time, which I’ll update you on shortly
WATCH: Hincapie pulls one back before Fornals capitalises on Havertz error
20:41 , Luke BakerHere are the final two goals of that first half. Hincapie headed home to bring Arsenal back into it at 2-1 down but then a Havertz error allowed Fornals to score
Normal service is resumed with a Gunners goal from the corner 👏
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 5, 2026
Piero Hincapié gives the @Arsenal fans reason to celebrate! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/b7h979i0Gv
"It's so so easy!" 🎙️
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 5, 2026
The former West Ham man Pablo Fornals puts Real Betis 3-1 up against Arsenal 🌴🔨 pic.twitter.com/iyBeyS1nHd
HALF-TIME! Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis
20:37 , Luke BakerAnd that’s half-time at the Aviva Stadium. A pretty poor half all round from Arsenal.
Pathetic goalkeeping and defending for the first goal, a worldie of a strike for the second and then another mistake being punished for the third. Piero Hincapie did headed home unmarked from six yards but it’s been sloppy from the Gunners.
A glut of changes at half-time from Mikel Arteta, you’d presume.
Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis, 45 mins
20:35 , Luke BakerA bitter blow for Arsenal just before half-time. Another error and they’ve been punished. It’s been awfully sloppy from the reigning Premier League champions.
There’s a bit of needle in this as well, with Calafiori and Pablo Garcia getting heated. Calafiori held the ball up well and turned Garcia inside out but the Bets man claims he was struck by a flailing arm.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-3 Real Betis (Pablo Fornals, 43 mins)
20:33 , Luke BakerAnd now it’s 3-1 to Betis! Former West Ham man Pablo Fornals has a goal to go alongside his two assists.
It’s poor again from Arsenal as Havertz passes straight to Deossa and he picks out Fornals. From there, the midfielder guided the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. Class.
SAVE! Arsenal 1-2 Real Betis, 39 mins
20:30 , Luke BakerGood from Betis, shifting the ball well and it’s worked to Pablo Garcia on the right of the box. He strikes it first time with his left foot, looking to curl into the far corner, but Kepa down smartly to save.
WATCH: Nelson Deossa scores a worldie
20:24 , Luke BakerThis was a ludicrously good hit from Nelson Deossa and Arsenal found themselves 2-0 down
Nelson Deossa...what a hit! 😱😱
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 5, 2026
Real Betis double their lead over Arsenal with a stunning strike and Mikel Arteta doesn't look happy 🌴 pic.twitter.com/4J5QnjOury
Arsenal 1-2 Real Betis, 36 mins
20:24 , Luke BakerArsenal pressing for an equaliser here. They’ve controlled possession since the goal and Gyokeres does good work again to back into the defender and win a free-kick 25 yards out, in a. central position.
Tzolis and Gyokeres stand over it... It’s the laid off by the former for the latter but it’s easily blocked.
Arsenal 1-2 Real Betis, 33 mins
20:20 , Luke BakerBetis stride forward after conceding and that’s a decent hit from 25-odd yards but Kepa down well to save
GOAL! Arsenal 1-2 Real Betis (Piero Hincapie, 31 mins)
20:19 , Luke BakerAnd Arsenal are back in the game! This time, it’s Valles in the Betis goal flapping at a Tzolis corner as he jumps with Havertz, gets nowhere near the ball and the unmarked Piero Hincapie can head home from six yards.
One corner, one goal for Arsenal. Their superpower!
CHANCE! Arsenal 0-2 Real Betis, 29 mins
20:17 , Luke BakerReally good defending by Pablo Garcia as Arsenal attack well, find Tzolis on the edge of the box and as he unleashes a shot, Garcia’s slide blocks the ball wide for a corner.
Superb defending.
GOAL! Arsenal 0-2 Real Betis (Nelson Deossa, 26 mins)
20:14 , Luke BakerOH MY WORD! THAT IS AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER.
Nelson Deossa has scored an absolute worldie.
Betis with patient build-up, the ball is passed to Deossa 30 yards out, he shifts it inside to his left foot and from a standing start sends an absolute thunderbolt arcing into the corner of the net, beyond a diving Kepa. WOW!
Some hit by the Colombian star and Arsenal now trail 2-0.
WATCH: Kepa's flap and Arsenal's poor defending for Betis goal
20:09 , Luke BakerHere’s that Real Betis goal - neither Kepa or the Arsenal defence exactly covering themselves in glory and Riquelme capitalises.
Real Betis strike first at the Aviva! 🌴
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 5, 2026
Riquelme takes advantage of poor Arsenal defending at the corner to open the scoring 👀 pic.twitter.com/1ubVDayElP
Arsenal 0-1 Real Betis, 21 mins
20:08 , Luke BakerThat’s better from Gyokeres. Holds the ball up well and draws the foul on the edge of the area, out to the right.
Nwaneri eyes the free-kick up but only lashes it into the wall and the chance goes.
Arsenal 0-1 Real Betis, 19 mins
20:06 , Luke BakerNearly disaster for Betis! They lose the ball in their own box as Valles passes straight to Tzolis but the Betis keeper manages to recover to close down Tzolis and block the attempted shot before it’s scrambled clear. Tzolis wants a penalty, claiming he’s fouled, but nothing doing.
Arsenal 0-1 Real Betis, 18 mins
20:04 , Luke BakerAnother corner conceded by Arsenal as Nwaneri scrambles it behind. This one is defended better though and they can clear
Arsenal 0-1 Real Betis, 14 mins
20:01 , Luke BakerGyokeres looks a bit lethargic so far this evening. Obviously he missed that great chance early on but he’s struggling to lead the press or retain possession so far. Maybe very much still in pre-season mode...
Betis have really settled down since taking the lead. They’re stroking the ball about now
Arsenal 0-1 Real Betis, 11 mins
20:00 , Luke BakerHow will Arsenal respond to that blow. Not how they would have wanted to start this friendly
GOAL! Arsenal 0-1 Real Betis (Rodrigo Riquelme, 9 mins)
19:58 , Luke BakerAnd it’s 1-0 to Real Betis! But it’s diabolical defending from Arsenal.
From the corner, Kepa rushes out, flaps and gets nowhere near the ball which bounces through to the back post where Rodrigo Riquelme is unmarked, can chest down and then lash home before a defender gets across.
Awful by Kepa but the marking in the box was equally dire. Poor all round by the best defence in the Premier League and they deservedly trail.
SAVE! Arsenal 0-0 Real Betis, 8 mins
19:55 , Luke BakerFirst real chance for Betis as Pablo Garcia cuts inside from the right and shoots at goal. It’s not hugely convincing from Kepa as he pushes the ball straight out in front of him even though it’s a relatively comfortable stop and Arsenal scramble it behind for a corner.
Arsenal 0-0 Real Betis, 7 mins
19:54 , Luke BakerInterestingly, Calafiori playing in a very attacking role. He’s almost drifting into the No 10 position from left-back, as Arsenal drop into a three at the back.
He does so again here but the ball just gets stuck between his feet near the edge of the box.
Arsenal pose from pre-match picture
19:52 , Luke BakerHere’s the pre-match picture of the Arsenal starting Xi, by the way. Motley crew!
Arsenal 0-0 Real Betis, 4 mins
19:51 , Luke BakerDominant start by Arsenal. Controlling possession and territory so far, as well as missing that gilt-edged opportunity.
Betis win a free-kick out on the left though, in a good position to whip it in, but the delivery is poor and Kepa easily claims
SAVE! Arsenal 0-0 Real Betis, 2 mins
19:48 , Luke BakerWell, that should be 1-0! Viktor Gyokeres simply has to convert!
It’s a lovely move by Arsenal, Kai Havertz is slipped in down the left, he finds a reverse pass to Gyokeres who is six yards out, tries to slot the ball into the corner but Valles sticks out a leg to make the save before fran Garcia scrambles clear.
Good stop by the Betis keeper but Gyokeres simply has to score. Shocking miss.
KICK-OFF! Arsenal 0-0 Real Betis
19:45 , Luke BakerAnd we’re (belatedly) underway in Dublin. North London Forever being sung at the Aviva.
How will Arsenal look this evening?
Can Max Dowman become one of the world's best players?
19:42 , Luke BakerThe hype surrounding Max Dowman is huge and the 16-year-old has certainly shown glimpses of remarkable talent.
He’ll have another chance to shine tonight in Dublin and ex-Arsenal star Liam Brady says he is Dowman can become one of the world’s best players.
"I'm really, really hopeful he's going to become one of the world's best players" 🗣️
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 5, 2026
Liam Brady and David O'Leary discuss Max Dowman's potential, and the Arsenal tradition of developing homegrown players from their academy 🔴 pic.twitter.com/KXS85cla1E
Arsenal v Real Betis
19:38 , Luke BakerThe slightly delayed warm-ups have been completed so we’re not far away from the actual kick-off now.
Kick-off delayed at the Aviva Stadium
19:32 , Luke BakerWe’ve had a 15-minute delay to the start of tonight’s game unfortunately, with Real Betis being delayed by Dublin traffic.
It means that the clash will now kick off at 7.45pm BST, as opposed to the planned 7.30pm start.
Arsenal v Real Betis team news
19:29 , Luke BakerHere’s a reminder of the team news ahead of kick-off.
Arsenal unchanged from the last match against Girona, so Christos Tzolis, Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman all given a chance to shine.
Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli are both on the bench and should get some minutes this evening
Arsenal XI: Kepa; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori; Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Gyokeres, Tzolis
Real Betis XI: Valles; Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Fran Garcia; Bernal, Bouare, Fornals; Pablo Garcia, Riquelme, Deossa
Arsenal v Real Betis
19:25 , Luke BakerWe’re about five minutes away from kick-off in Dublin. This could be a fun one
Arsenal summer signing Christos Tzolis throws down gauntlet to Premier League title rivals
19:20 , Luke BakerNew Arsenal signing Christos Tzolis has boldly declared the reigning Premier League champions are fully prepared to defend their crown, insisting that the "pressure" now rests squarely on their rivals to prevent them from securing back-to-back titles.
The Greece international, who joined the Gunners in a £34m move from Club Brugge, marked his debut with a goal in Saturday’s 4-1 victory over Girona.
Despite significant interest in Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes – with the latter nearing a switch to the Emirates Stadium this week – Tzolis remains the club’s sole outfield acquisition of the summer so far.
But when questioned about Arsenal’s readiness to defend their first title in 22 years, Tzolis was unequivocal.
Arsenal summer signing Christos Tzolis throws down gauntlet to title rivals
Manuel Pellegrini in the dugout
19:13 , Luke BakerReal Betis’s manager is Manuel Pellegrini - a man familiar to fans of Real Madrid, Man City, West Ham or erm... Hebei China Fortune.
He’s now 72 years old and has been in charge at Betis since 2020, winning the Copa del Rey in 2022 and finishing as Conference League runners-up to Chelsea in 2025.
A wily presence in the dugout it’s fair to say
Real Betis team news
19:06 , Luke BakerHere’s the Betis team for this evening. A couple of recognisable names in there, not least ex-Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin - who is still only 31, by the way.
Former West Ham man Pablo Fornals is in the midfield, while new signing from Real Madrid, Fran Garcia, starts at left-back and ex-Bournemouth loanee Rodrigo Riquelme also starts.
Real Betis XI: Valles; Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Fran Garcia; Bernal, Bouare, Fornals; Pablo Garcia, Riquelme, Deossa
💚🤍💚
— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) August 5, 2026
¡Nuestro once inicial para el #ArsenalRealBetis!#DíaDeBetis pic.twitter.com/XmkfRZRpkq
Arsenal website crashes during pre-season friendly leaving fans unable to view game they paid for
19:00 , Luke BakerThere was a bit of a technical disaster for viewers last time out against Girona... That’s why tonight’s clash is on Premier Sports rather than Arsenal’s website or app.
Let’s hope for smooth sailing!
Arsenal website crashes leaving fans unable to view pre-season game they paid for
WATCH: ACFC - Why Arsenal want Bruno Guimaraes so badly
18:49 , Luke BakerIf you prefer your analysis in video form, then we also have you covered.
ACFC have dived into why Arsenal are so keen on Guimaraes, with Archie Corbett filling in admirably for usual host Adam Clery
Why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes – and how he fits into Mikel Arteta’s midfield
18:38 , Luke BakerA bit more on the impending Bruno Guimaraes signing.
Guimaraes was a key player for Newcastle amid their rise under Eddie Howe and he added to his fan favourite status on Tyneside by lifting the club’s first domestic silverware in 70 years at last year’s Carabao Cup final.
His exit is another major blow for Newcastle following the departure of manager Howe and the sales of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali – while Mikel Arteta has added one of the Premier League’s top midfielders to his title-winning side.
Jamie Braidwood explains whay Arsenal had to sign the Brazil star:
The one word that explains why Arsenal had to sign Bruno Guimaraes
LAST TIME OUT: Arsenal 4-1 Girona
18:29 , Luke BakerIt was a solid day’s work for Arsenal at the weekend as they beat Girona 4-1 to kickstart their pre-season campaign in earnest.
Summer signing Christos Tzolis, bought from Club Brugge for £34m, was on target at the Estadi Municipal, as were Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, but wonderkid Max Dowman was the star as he claimed the assist for the opening goal of the game before getting on the scoresheet with a fine effort himself.
Girona, who were relegated from LaLiga last season, did reduce the deficit early in the second half with Arnau Martinez’s thumping header, but that proved to be nothing more than a consolation.
Arsenal team news - unchanged from Girona win
18:21 , Luke BakerHere’s the Arsenal line-up this evening. Mikel Arteta is opting for an unchanged starting XI from the 4-1 win over Girona.
It means that new signing Christos Tzolis, who scored in that game, starts once more, while youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman are given a chance to shine in midfield.
Arteta took Piero Hincapie, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres off after 30 minutes against Girona as they build up fitness, so it will be interesting to see if they’re given a longer leash tonight.
Ben White also came through 60 minutes unscathed on his injury return, so will he go for a full 90 in Dublin?
There are some interesting names on the bench, most notably Brazil duo Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli - in the squad for the first time this pre-season after returning from their post-World Cup break.
Arsenal XI: Kepa; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori; Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Gyokeres, Tzolis
🟡 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🔵
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 5, 2026
Unchanged from last time out.
Let's keep our good pre-season form going ✊
🤝 Presented by @deel pic.twitter.com/S5TKqR9Lv3
Arsenal agree cut-price fee with Newcastle for Bruno Guimaraes
18:14 , Luke BakerThe biggest news of the day from an Arsenal perspective is that Bruno Guimaraes looks set to become a Gunner.
Guimaraes has received permission to travel to Arsenal and complete his £75m move from Newcastle United. The 28-year-old midfielder will undergo a medical at the Premier League champions within the coming days after both clubs agreed a fee.
Brazil international Guimaraes told Newcastle earlier this summer that he wanted to join Arsenal, and a deal has quickly been agreed this week after the Premier League champions entered formal talks with the Magpies.
Arsenal ready for action
18:09 , Luke BakerArsenal are ready to go ahead of kick-off this evening. Remember, it’s a 7.30pm start in Dublin
Ready to bring the N5 energy to Dublin 🇮🇪
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 5, 2026
📍 Aviva Stadium pic.twitter.com/nsbT2XshGi
How to watch Arsenal v Real Betis after late channel change
18:00 , Luke BakerArsenal’s pre-season friendly with Real Betis kicks off at 7:30pm BST tonight at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
That’s the easy info. Now things get a bit more complicated...
After technical issues plagued the friendly against Girona that was being shown on Arsenal’s website and app, the clash tonight will now not be shown on either platform and all supporters who bought access to either the Girona match or the whole pre-season bundle are entitled to a full refund, which you can find out about here.
Tonight’s match will instead be broadcast on Premier Sports 1 instead and UK residents have access to a Premier Sports discount, using the code: ARSENAL. The offer is only valid on the full retail price monthly subscription of £17.99. The offer is for three months for £9.99 total, where the customer is billed £3.33 per month for three months. From the fourth month onwards, the subscription will auto-renew monthly at £17.99, or the then-current standard retail price.
Make sense?
You can also follow the match live with us right here, of course
Tonight's venue - the Aviva Stadium
17:58 , Luke BakerDublin’s Aviva Stadium, most frequently seen hosting Ireland internationals in both football and rugby union, is the venue for tonight’s clash.
The stadium has a unique, slightly odd design with one side dipped down in a wavelike form to avoid blocking the light for local two-storey houses. I don’t mind it to be honest - something a bit different
Arsenal v Real Betis
17:51 , Luke BakerTonight should be a good test for Arsenal in Dublin, after Betis fifth in LaLiga last season and reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
It will be fascinating to see what sort of line-up Arteta opts for as he tries to get the right amount of minutes into players’ leg ahead of the new campaign.
Arsenal v Real Betis
16:32 , Luke BakerGood evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Real Betis.
Stick with us for full live coverage this evening.
