Arsenal vs. Sevilla result: Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka inspire Gunners to 6

Arsenal rounded off their preseason campaign with a ruthless 6-0 Emirates Cup final win over La Liga giants Sevilla in North London.

The Gunners made it six wins from six preseason games in front of their home fans, with four goals inside the first 20 minutes, as Mikel Arteta's hosts ran riot.

Bukayo Saka's early penalty got the ball rolling, before two neat finishes from Gabriel Jesus, and a second for the England star made it 4-0 before the break.

The home side looked to pick up where they left off after the restart, as another poacher's finish from Jesus secured a hat trick for the Brazilian, and substitute Eddie Nketiah wrapped it up in the dying minutes.

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Hat trick hero Jesus has Arsenal fans dreaming

Jesus has enjoyed a sensational start to life as an Arsenal player following his decision to swap Manchester for London this summer.

Seven goals in five preseason games demonstrate his readiness ahead of the 2022/23 campaign with a hat trick on his home debut underlining why the Gunners pushed to bring him to the Emirates Stadium.

Arteta has built an exciting attacking unit, with Saka, Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe, but Jesus can add the ruthless experience needed to mount a Champions League push in the months ahead.

After failing to net over 10+ Premier League goals in a season since 2019/20, the Brazilian will be confident of hitting the ground running, as Arteta looks to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Mature Saka is still Arteta's key man 

Despite not turning 21 until September, Saka's performances in the last 12 months have confirmed his status as a key player for Arteta, with a starting spot now guaranteed.

His ability to drive the team forward and score key goals to go with a developing maturity, all indicate he could be the difference maker for Arsenal this season.

The departures of Aubameyang and Lacazette have le women's messi jersey ft a gap for a penalty taker at the club, and his confident spot kick against Sevilla indicates he will be Arsenal's new man from the spot, just over 12 months on from his penalty miss for England in the Euro 2020 final.

Captain Odegaard signals a new Gunners era

Arsenal confirmed their decision to name Martin Odegaard as their new permanent club captain ahead of the Emirates Cup final kickoff in a major show of faith from Arteta.

Aubmeyang's exit opened a vacancy as skipper and the Norwegian has been selected to lead Arteta's young team in 2022/23.

Despite the presence of Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey alongside him in midfield, Odegaard has shown a genuine career revival at Arsenal, and his tenacity and calmness on the ball will form a key part of his captaincy. 

With a team still discovering its place in the Premier League pecking order, a fresh approach towards the captaincy is a positive step, as Arteta and Odegaard look to the future.

Arsenal vs. Sevilla final score

Goals:
ARS — Bukayo Saka (penalty) — 10th min.
ARS — Gabriel Jesus (Granit Xhaka) — 13th min.
ARS — Gabriel Jesus (Gabriel Martinelli) — 15th min.
ARS — Bukayo Saka — 19th min.
ARS — Gabriel Jesus (Gabriel Martinelli) — 80th min.
ARS — Eddie Nketiah (Gabriel Martinelli) — 88th min.

Arsenal vs. Sevilla updates, highlights from preseason

Full-time: Arsenal 6, Sevilla 0

Absolutely dominant stuff from Arsenal on home soil as they gear up for the 2022/23 Premier League season by smashing SIX past Sevilla!!

Gabriel Jesus's impressive start to life as a Gunner continues with a hat trick as they look ahead to facin psg kit dls 19 g Crystal Palace on August 5.

88th min.: IT IS SIX!

A brilliant team goal as Xhaka's fine ball releases Martinelli in behind and he unselfishly squares for substitute Eddie Nketiah to tap home.

85th min.: Arsenal want more before the final whistle as Ben White steps forward to curl an effort off target.

80th min.: HAT TRICK ALERT! Jesus has a home debut hat trick!

Arsenal fans will be excited by what they have seen from Jesus in preseason and he deserves a hat trick as Martinelli's corner hands him a perf shirts of psg ect chance to poke home.

Martinelli then almost makes it SIX…..but he can only scuff Cedric's cross wide.

72nd min.: Slight worry for Arsenal fans as Saka goes down injured with Arteta watching on.

66th min.: Xhaka breaks onto Partey's chip but his volley flies over as Sevilla make sweeping changes.

63rd min.: A quick drinks break in North London with substitutions expected imminently. 

60th min.: Arsenal burst back into life as Saka's cut back is just behind the onrushing Odegaard and hat-trick chaser Jesus drills one wide.

55th min.: Some positive signs for Sevilla as Fernando and former Tottenham winger Erik Lamela both head off target.

50th min.: A calmer start to the second period but Arsenal continue to dominate. Captain Odegaard drags an effort wide before Zinchenko dashes back to snuff out a Sevilla break.

46th min.: We are back underway. No changes from either side at the interval.

Half-time: Arsenal 4, Sevilla 0

An incredible first half for Arsenal as they lead 4-0 at the break in the Emirates Cup final.

Two goals each for Saka and Jesus as Arteta's hosts have torn Sevilla to shreds in North London with the latter bagging his first Emirates Stadium goals psg jersey india as an Arsenal player.

43rd min.: BONO TO THE RESCUE!!!

Arsenal almost cap a brilliant first 45 minutes with a fifth goal, as Bono twice keeps out Jesus and Martinelli, before Xhaka's ambitious overhead kick drops over the bar.

40th min.: Chances at both ends as we approac psg shirt jd h half time. Youssef En-Nesyri's weak header is easily dealt wi lionel messi football kit th by the Arsenal defence before Thomas Partey's header forces a point-blank stop from Bono.

33rd min.: Martinelli sees an effort deflected over as the action pauses to let Aaron Ramsdale receive treatment for an injury.

29th min.: Almost a hat trick for Jesus, as Bono fumbles Martinelli's corner, but the Brazilian's effort flashes just wide. Sevilla then look to pose a threat at the other end as Rakitic slams an effort over.

25th min.: Arsenal are not letting Sevilla rest as the hosts chase down everything and look hungry for MORE goals.

19th min.: Another goal. 4-0 TO THE ARSENAL!!!

An incredible start from the home side as Mikel Arteta's charges make it 4-0 inside the first 20 minutes! Arsenal swarm the Sevilla back line as they look to play out from defence and Bono's error gifts Saka a simple finish.

15th min.: 3-0! Wow, it is raining goals messi black jersey i psg shirt sales messi n North London.

Xhaka's quick free kick releases Gabriel Martinelli down the left, and with the Sevilla defence AWOL, Jesus steals in at the back post to cushion his second goal of the match!

13th min.: 2-0 to the Gunners! Two goals inside three minutes!

Jesus gambles on Granit Xhaka's cross into the box and the Brazilian pokes home his first Emirates goal as an Arsenal player.

10th min.: Arsenal lead 1-0! The Gunners have a new penalty taker for 2022/23.

With Alexandre Lacazette gone, Saka assumes responsibility with a ruthless spot kick fired past Bono!!

8th min.: Penalty for Arsenal!

Karim Rekik barges into the back of Bukayo psg jersey messi kids Saka inside the box…….and Arsenal have a penalty.

5th min.: A bright start from Arsenal's new stars Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus in the opening minutes as the hosts press high against Sevilla from the off.

Kickoff: The Emirates Cup final is underway!!

5 Mins to KO: Can Arsenal make it six wins from six in preseason?

25 Mins to KO: An important message of unity before kick off in North London

Jose Reyes joined Arsenal from Sevilla in 2003, winning the Premier League title in 2004, before returning to Andalucia in 2011 to win three Europa League titles.

The former Spain international was tragically killed in a car accident in June 2019 at the age of 35.

30 Mins to KO: Team news is in. Arsenal are unchanged from their 4-0 win over Chelsea in in Orlando with a potential glimpse at the side which will start against Crystal Palace on August 5.

Sevilla name a strong side in North London with Croatian veteran Ivan Rakitic skippering Jule Lopetegui's side.

1 Hr and 30 Mins to KO: Odegaard takes the Gunners armband

Norwegian international Martin Odegaard has been named as the Gunners new skipper ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Arsenal vs. Sevilla lineups

Arteta is likely to be without summer signing Fabio Vieira for this clash, with Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu carrying knocks, but new man Gabriel Jesus is fit to start.

Arsenal starting XI (4-3-2-1): Ramsdale (GK) — Zinchenko, Gabriel, Saliba, White — Xhaka, Partey — Martinelli, Odegaard, Saka — Jesus

Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui has been forced to reshuffle his defence after Jules Kounde completed a transfer to Barcelona.

Sevilla starting XI (4-3-3): Bono (GK) — Acuna, Rekik, Angel, Navas — Jordan, Fernando Rakitic— Lamela, En-Nesyri, Corona

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