This archive report was first published on 28 July 2019.
On a hot summer evening at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019, Lyon pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset over Arsenal in the Emirates Cup.
Despite Arsenal's recent transfer market activity, which saw the arrival of Dani Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid and William Saliba from St Etienne just four days prior, the Gunners were unable to capitalize on their momentum.
Emery's team took the lead early in the match, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring Arsenal's consolation goal in the first half after a cross from Mkhitaryan.
However, Lyon's Moussa Dembele had other plans. He powered a great header into the far corner of the net from Memphis Depay's perfectly placed cross in the second half, leveling the score at 1-1.
Dembele's second goal of the night came just minutes later, as he rounded up Bernd Leno before slotting into the corner of the net, securing a 2-1 victory for Lyon and handing Arsenal a disappointing defeat.
