Arsenal vs Lyon - FULL TIME
Lyon win the 2019 Emirates Cup winning the game 2-1 thanks to a Moussa Dembele brace.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Substitutions
Arsenal
OFF: Aubameyang, Monreal
ON: Burton, Medley
Arsenal vs Lyon - Substitutions
Lyon:
OFF: Dubois, Traore
ON: Tete, Boubacar
Arsenal vs Lyon - Substitutions
Arsenal:
OFF: Maitland-Niles, Nelson
ON: John-Jules, Jenkinson
Arsenal vs Lyon - GOAL
Lyon take the lead as Dembele scores again.
Arsenal vs Lyon - GOAL DISALLOWED
Martinelli's celebrations are cut short as the goal is ruled out.
Arsenal vs Lyon - GOAL
Arsenal take back the lead thanks to Emirates debutant Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Injury concern
Maitland-Niles has removed his boot and is receiving treatment on the sidelines.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Ceballos joins the action
Arsenal's new signing has entered the field of play for his Emirates debut, he wears the number 8.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Substitution
Arsenal:
OFF: Mkhitaryan, Willock, Chambers
ON: Ceballos, Martinez, Mustafi
Arsenal vs Lyon - GOAL
Dembele heads in the equaliser as Arsenal switch off momentarily.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Close for Arsenal
A fantastic run and ball across goal by Nelson narrowly misses Nketiah who was certain to score if he had found the ball.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Visitors start well
Lyon have started the second half well, applying pressure to the Arsenal defence.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Second half underway
The second half is underway at the Emirates, with a total of four changes being made at half time.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Half time substitution
Arsenal substitution as Guendouzi makes way for Nketiah
Arsenal vs Lyon - Half time substitution
Triple change for Lyon:
OFF: Cheikh, Gouiti, Lucas
ON: Aouar, Dembele, Tousart
Arsenal vs Lyon - Half time talking points
Usual order has been resumed at the Emirates with Aubameyang scoring the opener - will a new face enter the show as Ceballos waits for his debut on the bench.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Half time talking points
He's been the talking point of pre-season, and Joe Willock is continuing his impressive form this afternoon. Will he start at St James' Park?
Arsenal vs Lyon - Half time talking points
There has been rumour that Lacazette was carrying a knock hence his early substitution - nothing serious.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Half time talking points
Nelson has been lively since coming on for Lacazette, the Englishman has shown great skill and dribbling ability.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Half time talking points
Arsenal have dominated the first half, with top performances from a number of players.
Arsenal vs Lyon - HT Arsenal 1-0 Lyon
Arsenal lead at the break thanks to an instinctive finish by Aubameyang.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Lyon go close
Lucas gets the better of Monreal and shoots narrowly wide of the post.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Penalty claim
Lyon swarm the referee for a penalty, after a suspected handball in the box by Maitland-Niles, the claims are ignored.
Arsenal vs Lyon - GOAL
Arsenal take the lead through Aubameyang thanks to a cross from Mkhitaryan.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Busy time for Lopes
Arsenal have been testing Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes for the majority of the first half. The Portuguese keeper has had a strong start to the game
Arsenal vs Lyon - One way traffic at the Emirates
Arsenal have started well in the game, with Lyon struggling to contain the Gunners. The score remains 0-0
Arsenal vs Lyon - Mkhitaryan close to scoring
A fantastic ball from Maitland-Niles finds Mkhitaryan in the box, whose volley is saved well by Lopes.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Willock threatens again
The English midfielder came close to scoring after a magnificent through-ball from Guendouzi
Arsenal vs Lyon - Nelson causing trouble for Lyon
Since his introduction, Reiss Nelson has been impressive on the wing, a player with pace, skill and vision.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Chance for Willock
Arsenal come close to scoring as Joe Willock's quick feet in the box allow him fire a shot at goal. Lopes saves.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Substitution
An early substitution as Alex Lacazette makes way for Reiss Nelson after 12 minutes played.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Arsenal applying the pressure
A dominant start for Arsenal who are looking comfortable and dangerous in attack
Arsenal vs Lyon - First corner for Arsenal
Some good play on the left from Monreal forces Lyon to clear the ball for a corner
Arsenal vs Lyon - Lively start for Arsenal
Arsenal have started the game well with Aubameyang causing problems on the right side
Arsenal vs Lyon - Kick Off
Lyon get the match underway at the Emirates
Arsenal vs Lyon - Arsenal remember Jose Antonio Reyes
A moment of applause was given at the Emirates after the tragic death of former Arsenal forward Jose Antonio Reyes
Arsenal vs Lyon - Captains confirmed
Granit Xhaka will captain Arsenal this afternoon, Memphis Depay will captain the visitors.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Kick off imminent
The teams are in place to enter the pitch as the crowd begins to gather at the Emirates Stadium. Match coverage to follow.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Surprise start for Guendouzi
Matteo Guendouzi will start this afternoon just three days after returning to the club after the U21 European Championships.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Ceballos starts on the bench
Arsenal's new addition Dani Ceballos starts on the bench, the Spaniard is expected to make his first appearance today at the Emirates
Arsenal vs Lyon - Substitutes announced
Arsenal display a youthful bench:
Martinez, Jenkinson, Mustafi, Medley, Burton, Ceballos, Nelson, Martinelli, John-Jules, Nketiah.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Memphis back on English soil
Former Manchester United forward Memphis Depay returns to England today as he starts for Lyon against Arsenal. The Dutchman is one to watch after his impressive 2018/19 campaign at Lyon.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Ozil and Kolasinac not to feature
Unai Emery has made the decision to not involve Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil in today's game after the duo were caught up in an attempted robbery in North London earlier this week.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Aubameyang and Lacazette start
It looks as though Arsenal will line-up in a 4-3-2-1 formation, with Lacazette leading the line and Aubameyang on the left side.
Arsenal vs Lyon: Starting line-ups
Lyon: Lopes, Dubois, Yanga Mbiwa, Denayer, Marcal, Mendes, Lucas, Cheikh, Terrier, Traore, Memphis
Arsenal vs Lyon: Starting line-ups
Arsenal: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Sokratis, Monreal, Guendouzi, Xhaka, Mkhitaryan, Willock, Aubameyang, Lacazette
Arsenal vs Lyon - One hour to kick off
Arsenal vs Lyon will kick off at 15:15 GMT with coverage exclusive to Premier Sports.
Arsenal vs Lyon - A new look for the Emirates Cup
Whilst the competition previously featured four mens teams, this year the Arsenal Women are in action. The current WSL Champions are trailing 1-0 to Bayern Munich Frauen with 79 minutes played.
Arsenal vs Lyon - A familiar opponent for Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette will face his boyhood club this afternoon. The Frenchman who was born in Lyon netted 100 senior goals for the side and made over 200 appearances.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Transfer Gossip
It's been a good week for Arsenal, with the announcement of signings William Saliba and Dani Ceballos. Things are looking to get even better for the Gunners as a deal for Nicolas Pepe is reportedly on the horizon worth over £70m.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Ones to watch
Arsenal have had an encouraging pre-season so far, starlet Eddie Nketiah has scored three goals in a strong start ahead of the crucial 2019/20 campaign. The 20-year-old will certainly be one to watch.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Will Ceballos make his Gunners debut?
Arsenal announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan from Real Madrid this week. Fans will be eager to see just what the highly-rated star has to offer. Team news to be confirmed shortly after 2pm.
Arsenal vs Lyon - The opposition
Lyon have played two pre-season friendlies so far, registering two defeats against Servette and Genoa. After a frantic transfer so far for the French outfit, they'll hope to boast a strong performance against Arsenal.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Unai Emery's word
It's Unai Emery's first experience of the Emirates Cup today, the Spaniard has branded the competition as an 'important' way to showcase players to supporters. Emery's first lineup of the competition will be announced just after 2pm.
Arsenal team news vs Lyon
Team news will come out just after 2PM. We'll bring it to you as soon as we have it on VAVEL UK's live stream and commentary.
Arsenal vs Lyon - Kick-off time
The game gets underway at 3:15pm BST today. Stay with VAVEL UK until then for live stream, score commentary and TV updates.
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Other live football on VAVEL UK
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VAVEL match preview
With hours to go before kick-off, make sure you check out Louie Elmer's match preview of today's game: Arsenal vs Lyon.
Two more pre-season fixtures to come for Arsenal
Emery's side play Angers on Wednesday and then Barcelona next Sunday before opening their Premier League campaign against Newcastle United on Sunday, August 11th.
Arsenal's last game
It was a not-so-friendly friendly fixture for Arsenal most recently, as both sides received a red card in the first half. Real Madrid held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw in normal time before the Gunners won on penalties. Lacazette and Aubameyang scored the two goals in the 90 minutes.
Arsenal in winning form in pre-season
Arsenal began their pre-season with a 3-0 win against Colorado Rapids before moving onto more serious opposition. An Eddie Nketiah goal gave them a win against Bayern Munich and the young striker scored twice in a 3-0 win vs Fiorentina. Joe Willock scored the other goal.
Arsenal's pre-season so far
Unai Emery's side lost in the UEFA Europa League Final last season but have come back for their 2019/20 pre-season campaign in good form. They're unbeaten as things stand, having scored 10 goals in four games.
First time for women's team at the Emirates in four years
Arsenal Women haven't played at the Emirates Stadium for four years, since the WSL Champions were beaten 4-0 by Liverpool in an incredible match in which the Gunners hit the woodwork four times. They'll be hoping for a better scoreline today in a big challenge against serious opposition.
Platform for women's game
After a fantastic summer in France with the FIFA Women's World Cup, Arsenal are giving their women's team a good platform to build on the potential momentum that the tournament provided for the game. They play Bayern Munich Frauen today before the men's team face Lyon, with kick-off at 12:30pm.
Emirates Cup changes
The Emirates Cup used to attract some of the biggest clubs in the world. Joining Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium were Real Madrid, AC Milan and many others. This year, the format has been changed to be only one day of action rather than a few. Arsenal's men's team play Lyon at 3PM while the women's side face Bayern Munich.
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Hello and welcome to coverage of Arsenal vs Lyon, streaming live on VAVEL UK. The two European sides face off in the Emirates Cup, a now-famous pre-season tournament but with a new format.