A brief history of Arsenal’s Emirates Cup 2007-2022 ft Sanogo, Henry and Wilshere

• 2009

Winner: Arsenal

Participating teams: Rangers, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain

Arsenal regained the trophy with Jack Wilshere stealing the spotlight with impressive performances.

Wilshere’s emergence as a young talent was one of the standout moments of the tournament.

• 2010

Winner: Arsenal

Participating teams: Lyon, Celtic, Milan

Arsenal clinched the title, with Marouane Chamakh scoring on his home debut and helping secure a 1-0 win against Milan.

Jack Wilshere continued to shine, impressing fans and pundits alike.

• 2011

Winner: New York Red Bulls

Participating teams: Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Boca Juniors

Arsenal had a strong showing, but the New York Red Bulls, featuring the legendary Thierry Henry, won the tournament.

The introduction of non-European teams added an exciting twist to the competition.

• 2013

Winner: Galatasaray

Participating teams: Porto, Arsenal, Napoli

Galatasaray claimed the trophy, with Didier Drogba delivering a spectacular performance in the final.

Arsenal’s draw against Napoli wasn’t enough to secure the title.

• 2014

Winner: Valencia

Participating teams: Arsenal, Monaco, Benfica

Yaya Sanogo stole the show, scoring four goals in a 5-1 victory over Benfica. Valencia’s victory over Benfica secured them the Emirates Cup.

• 2015

Winner: Arsenal

Participating teams: Villarreal, Wolfsburg, Lyon

Arsenal lifted the trophy for the first time in five years with an impressive 6-0 win over Lyon.

• 2017

Winner: Arsenal

Participating teams: Sevilla, RB Leipzig, Benfica

Arsenal claimed a memorable victory, beating Benfica 5-2 in a high-scoring encounter. Alexandre Lacazette’s strike secured their Emirates Cup triumph in that year.

• 2019

Men’s winner: Lyon

Women’s winner: Bayern Munich

The Emirates Cup returned after a one-year hiatus, with Bayern Munich triumphing in the women’s competition.

Lyon emerged as the men’s champions In a competitive match.

• 2022

Men’s winner: Arsenal

Participating teams: Sevilla

After a two-year gap due to Covid-19, the Gunners returned in style with a resounding 6-0 victory over Sevilla. Gabriel Jesus’ stunning performance, including a brace within the first 15 minutes, secured the trophy for the London side.

The Emirates Cup has consistently provided fans with thrilling football, unforgettable moments, and a glimpse of the teams’ potential ahead of the new season. With its rich history and exciting matches, the tournament remains a less anticipated but highly exciting event on the football calendar.

This season, Mikel Arteta’s side will come face-to-face with France’s Monaco FC. The Spaniard will hope to entertain a sell-out crowd at the Emirates Stadium, instilling a feeling of big hopes in this campaign among the club’s faithful.