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Everything you need to know about Lyon

Lyon return to north London looking to claim the Emirates Cup for the second time in their history, following on from their 2019 triumph, but how much do you know about our opponents?

L'OM have a glittering past, and will be hoping that a resurgence last season has seen them turn the corner as they look to challenge Paris St Germain's dominance of French football.

Here is our guide to our opponents:

The history

Olympique Lyonnais was founded in 1950, and quickly established themselves in the top tier of French football. They were a strong cup team in the 1960s and 1970s, reaching the Coupe de France final six times and claiming the silverware on three occasions.