Arsenal failed to end the year with an impressive 100% record in club friendly games this year as Granit Xhaka and Rob Holding Own goals at the Emirates Stadium handed Juventus a 2-0 win on Saturday night.
The gunners entered the encounter having come back from Dubai where they were crowned Champions of Dubai Cup after claiming eight points from two wins against Lyon and AC Milan respectively.
Mikel Arteta’s men started strongly in front of their own fans but failed to capitalize on the chances they created having seen 63% possession of the ball.
Swiss international Midfielder and captain, Granit Xhaka who was playing in his first game after a world cup campaign with Switzerland was the corporate of a sloppy defending as he flicked headed ended up in the back of the net a minute before the first half stoppage time.
The visitors further extended their lead as England’s Rob Holding deflected a shot into his own goal in the 92nd minute to put the game beyond reach.
The defeat ended a run of six straight Club friendly wins for the current premier League leaders who will restart their second half of the season with a home game against London rivals West Ham United on Boxing day.
