Mervyn: Worrying - or encouraging - that the two best players in red and white out there were the youngest.

Arsenal’s promising start to pre-season has taken a disappointing turn following consecutive defeats, raising concerns ahead of the new campaign. After a loss to Tottenham just days ago, many supporters expected a strong response against Villarreal at the Emirates.

Arsenal return to north London on Wednesday as their pre-season preparations continue against Spanish side Villarreal. The Gunners have been on tour in Asia but are back on home soil for the final two friendlies before the Premier League season gets underway.