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Arsenal 1-2 Sevilla: Alexandre Lacazette scores first Emirates goal but Steven N'Zonzi wonder-strike seals deserved victory for La Liga outfit

Not for the first time at the Emirates Stadium, a Frenchman stole the show.

Unfortunately for Arsenal, it was Steven N’Zonzi.

Alexandre Lacazette scored on his first start at his new home following his club record £52million arrival from Lyon.

Sevilla players congratulate their midfield team-mate Steven N'Zonzi after he scored their second goal of the match
N'Zonzi looks ecstatic as he scores against Arsenal to regain the lead for Sevilla and seal a well contested friendly match
N'Zonzi looks ecstatic as he scores against Arsenal to regain the lead for Sevilla and seal a well contested friendly match
Alexandre Lacazette celebrates in front of the Emirates Stadium crowd after scoring the equalising goal against Sevilla
Lacazette thanks Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whose excellent work on the right and cross gave him the opportunity to score
Lacazette thanks Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whose excellent work on the right and cross gave him the opportunity to score
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker looks almost embarrassed to be awarded the Emirates Cup despite their defeat to Sevilla
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker looks almost embarrassed to be awarded the Emirates Cup despite their defeat to Sevilla

But the forward was upstaged by N’Zonzi, who scored an exquisite winner to inflict defeat on the Gunners in their final pre-season clash before next week’s Community Shield against champions Chelsea.