𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐋 2-3 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 (4-3 PENS) Defeat for Mikel Arteta’s side at the Emirates, but plenty of positives to take:

⏹ FT: 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐋 2-3 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 (4-3 PENS)

Defeat for Mikel Arteta’s side at the Emirates, but plenty of positives to take:

✅ Midfield trio of ØDEGAARD, RICE & ZUBIMENDI looked excellent together.

✅ DOWMAN electric off the bench again.

✅ Impressive displays from NØRGAARD, NWANERI and several subs.

⚡ Gyökeres blanked but showed his danger.

⚠️ Defence a little shaky with rotations.

🔴 Penalty Shootout:

• Villarreal scored first.

• ØDEGAARD ✅ and RICE ✅.

• Kepa SAVED Suarez ❌.

• Merino ❌ wide.

• Zinchenko ✅.

• Villarreal ❌ hit the bar, chance to win… Gabriel ❌ denied.

• Sudden death: Madueke ❌ misses.

💬 ONE THING IS CERTAIN: This team will be much better when the season starts. Don’t get carried away by the last two games — when it matters, we go with our strongest XI. 🔴⚪️

We’re blessed to have Zubimendi 😍