Arsenal vs Lyon result: Moussa Dembele's quickfire double inflicts defeat on Gunners

Relive all the action from the Emirates Cup pre-season tournament at the Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal tumbled to a 2-1 defeat against Lyon in the Emirates Cup after a familiar lapse of concentration undid Unai Emery’s side’s strong start.

After a strong start, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave the Gunners a deserved lead, turning in Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s rifled cross after 35 minutes.

However, the Gunners were made to pay for switching off in the second half when Moussa Dembele stole into the box unmarked to head home the equaliser. Nine minutes later, after Gabriel Martinelli’s effort was ruled outside, the French striker put Lyon ahead with a cool finish into the bottom corner. Relive all the action below.

What time does it start?

The Emirates Cup gets underway with Arsenal Women taking on Bayern Munich at 12:30pm, before the men’s side take on Lyon at 3:15pm.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Premier Sport 1, with full coverage provided on The Independent.

Key Points

• FT: Arsenal 1-2 Lyon
• Dembele adds second with Arsenal reeling
• Dembele heads equaliser after Gunners switch off
• Aubameyang turns home Mkhitaryan's cross
• Arsenal XI: Leno; Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Sokratis, Monreal; Guendouzi, Xhaka; Mkhitaryan, Willock; Aubameyang, Lacazette
• Lyon XI: Lopes, Dubois, Yanga Mbiwa, Denayer, Marcal, Mendes, Lucas, Cheikh, Terrier, Traore, Memphis

[28 July 2019 17:09 · Alex Pattle]

Lyon's corner comes to nothing. Arsenal go up the other end and earn their own, but also fail to put the visitors in danger. Time is running out for the home team.

[28 July 2019 17:10 · Alex Pattle]

Full-time: Arsenal 1-2 Lyon

[28 July 2019 17:14 · Alex Pattle]

The Emirates cup goes to Ligue 1's Lyon, who survive an early second-half assault from Arsenal to emerge victorious.

Aubameyang gave the Gunners a lead late in the first half, but the home team paid for not converting one of their numerous fine chances in the second.

Moussa Dembele was the hero for Lyon, coming off the bench to score two and seal victory for the visitors. 

Emery will be disappointed by the result and lack of a cutting edge, but might take heart from the (generally) encouraging performances of his youngsters.

[28 July 2019 17:15 · Alex Pattle]