Why Arsenal’s penalty shootout vs Lyon was cancelled
Arsenal completed pre-season with an Emirates Cup fixture against Lyon on Sunday, but a planned penalty shootout was called off after the game.
Arsenal completed pre-season with an Emirates Cup fixture against Lyon on Sunday, but a planned penalty shootout was called off after the game.
Arsenal beat Lyon 3-0 on Thursday afternoon as they ramp up preparations for the return of the Premier League, but while many youngsters got an appearance, Emile Smith Rowe was not in the squad, and after the game, Mikel Arteta explained why.
Arsenal thrashed Lyon 3-0 and won their penalty shootout to earn all four points in their opening game at the Dubai Super Cup.