The Gunners never fail – to disappoint their fans.It was the same even in today’s pre-season fixture in Edinburgh against Hibernians, which deservedly defeated Mikel Arteta’s side 2-1 at Easter Road. The hosts went two goals up before Emile Smith Rowe scored the consolation goal late in the second half.It ends in defeat in Edinburgh#HIBARS— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 13, 2021 Arsenal faced the Scottish side with lots of firepower in the lineup thanks to the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Willian. Still, it wasn’t enough to make a stand against the die-hard Scottish side, which broke the deadlock twenty minutes into the game.Lacazette in action against Hibernians (©Steve Welsh/Getty Images)Arteta tried to shake things up a bit with half-time substitutes, including Thomas Partey and Nicolas Pepe, followed by Alexandre Lacazette, but instead of tying the game, the Edinburgh side doubled the lead.Dreadful Gunners even managed to miss a penalty before Smith Rowe nailed it eight minutes before the final whistle for 2-1.Arsenal’s pre-season continues on Saturday when they face Scottish champions Rangers (16.00).
