This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
On July 31, 2019, Arsenal faced Angers in a pre-season friendly match at Stade Jean-Bouin, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Angers started the match brightly, with Farid El-Melali scoring in the 13th minute after rounding the keeper.
However, Arsenal's Reiss Nelson equalized in the 50th minute, slotting home from Guendouzi's deflected cross.
The match had to be decided in a shootout, which Arsenal won 4-3.
Emery's decision to parade a relatively weak squad for this particular clash handed youngster rare starting chances to impress ahead of the new season.
Angers nearly doubled the lead minutes later, but had their goal disallowed for an offside as Arsenal trailed 1-0 at half-time.
Aubameyang nearly handed the Premier League side the lead soon after, but his goal was ruled out for an offside.
Arsenal now shift their focus to their Sunday, August 4, clash when they face La Liga giants, Barcelona.
Source: Tuko.co.ke
