Steven N’Zonzi’s superb goal gave Sevilla a 2-1 win at Arsenal in the Emirates Cup, but the hosts claimed the title regardless.
Alexandre Lacazette scored on his first home start for Arsenal as his side defended their Emirates Cup title, despite Steven N’Zonzi’s wondergoal consigning the Gunners to a 2-1 loss against LaLiga side Sevilla on Sunday.
Arsenal knew they were guaranteed to win the pre-season tournament for the fifth time if they avoided defeat against Sevilla, who had to win by two clear strikes due to the competition’s unusual awarding of an extra point for each goal scored.
Sevilla had already hit the post when they scored the opener after 49 minutes, Joaquin Correa swapping passes with Wissam Ben Yedder and beating the offside trap to slip a cute finish beyond Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech.
