Arsenal 1-2 Sevilla: Alexandre Lacazette scores first Emirates goal while Steven N'Zonzi wonder-strike seals win for Sevilla but hosts seal Emirates Cup

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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. 

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. 

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

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

Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker looks almost embarrassed to be awarded the Emirates Cup despite their defeat to Sevilla

The German, pictured with Ainsley Maitland-Niles, looks determined not to celebrate as he picks up the Emirates Cup 

Ridiculously, Arsenal still won the Emirates Cup on goals scored even though Sevilla won both games over the weekend after Saturday's victory over RB Leipzig.

They say winning silverware becomes a habit. You doubt, however, this trophy will live long in the Arsenal players' memories.

Wenger fielded a completely new team from the side that started Saturday’s comprehensive 5-2 win over Benfica.

The Gunners were far from convincing during the opening exchanges and were lucky not to fall behind in the 15th minute when Wissam Ben Yedder struck a post after Ever Banega defence-splitting pass.

Sevilla were annoyed they weren’t awarded a penalty just moments later when Nolito’s attempted cross appeared to strike academy prospect Joe Willock on the arm.

Arsenal weathered Sevilla’s early storm and should have taken as 23rd minute lead - but Hector Bellerin somehow blazed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s cross over the bar from six yards.

Wenger and his assistant Steve Bould saw the funny side of the Spaniard’s wastefulness. They won’t be so jovial if the same occurs once the Premier League season kicks-off. 

Joaquin Correa finishes with a deft touch to complete a fine team move from Sevilla and give them the lead

Sevilla players celebrate with Correa after taking the lead in the final of four Emirates Cup matches on Sunday

Lacazette needed only to tap the ball home as Oxlade-Chamberlain's deflected cross found him unmarked in the box

Arsene Wenger puts his head in his hands as his Arsenal side fall behind against Sevilla twice in the second half

Laurent Koscielny, who was captain for the day, came closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half with a headed effort

The £52million signing from Lyon looks dejected after missing an opportunity to score his first goal at the Emirates Stadium

Danny Welbeck was next to squander an excellent chance, firing wide with his right foot when he really should have struck with his left following a powerful run past Daniel Carrico.

Aaron Ramsey then fired wide after a tenacious solo run as Arsenal asserted themselves.

Sevilla remained dangerous though, Nolito’s audacious dipping volley from 30 yards after Mohamed Elneny’s tame defensive header just creeping past Petr Cech’s post.

Indeed, they should have taken the lead in first half stoppage time but Nolito chose to square to Ben Yedder instead of taking the more decisive option of shooting, his attempted pass cut out by Laurent Koscielny.

And the Spaniards took the lead four minutes after the restart with a superbly worked goal as Joaquin Correa bamboozled the Arsenal defence with a clever dummy before latching onto Ben Yedder’s deft pass to finish past Cech. 

Sevilla star Gabriel Mercado argues with referee Andre Marriner during the Emirates Cup friendly tie with Arsenal

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain attempts to break the deadlock with a free-kick but hits it well over the Sevilla goal

Danny Welbeck shows his impressive turn of pace as he sprints away from Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega but fails to finish

Sevilla's Daniel Carrico (left) is guilty of fouling Arsenal's new striker Lacazette as he battles for the ball

Oxlade-Chamberlain showboats for the crowd as he attempts a cheeky backheel pass during the match

Lacazette squandered an excellent opportunity to level nine minutes later as he fired straight at Sergio Rico after superb build-up play from Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey.

But the France international wasn’t so wasteful in the 61st minute when he tapped home from five yards after stunning wing play from Oxlade-Chamberlain.

In the grand scheme of things, his second pre-season goal meant very little.

Score against Leicester in 12 days time and it’ll mean the world.

But Sevilla were intent on spoiling the party as they regained the lead with a beautiful goal, this time from former Stoke midfielder N’Zonzi.

Another dummy, this time from substitute Paulo Henrique Ganso, did the damage, N’Zonzi sweetly firing home the winner from 25 yards after his team-mate’s deceptive ploy.

Arsenal's latest hot prospect Joe Willock looks to make an impression in front of his manager Arsene Wenger

Lacazette reacts to a misplaced pass during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Sevilla

Arsenal manager Wenger looks on in frustration as he watches his Arsenal side twice go behind against the La Liga outfit

Arsenal players applaud the fans in the centre of the Emirates pitch as Mertesacker poses with the Emirates Cup

The Arsenal players look subdued on the podium after winning the Emirates Cup despite Sevilla winning both their games

Arsenal fans scramble to catch a winner's medal after Aaron Ramsey (out of shot) throws it into the Emirates Stadium stands