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Arsenal are a weaker side without Gabriel Jesus, while Declan Rice looks at home in a more attacking role... THINGS WE LEARNED as the Gunners lift the Emirates Cup after penalty shootout victory over Monaco

Arsenal rounded off their pre-season campaign by beating Monaco to claim the Emirates Cup, with an enthralling friendly settled by a penalty shootout.

In their final test ahead of their Community Shield showdown against Manchester City on Sunday, Mikel Arteta's side triumphed on a home debut for several summer signings.

The visitors proved stern opponents, however, and took the lead in the first half through Youssouf Fofana, before the Gunners' captain on the night, Eddie Nketiah, equalised.

Ultimately, the teams could not be separated and the clash was settled by a penalty shootout, with Gabriel Magalhaes netting the decisive spot kick.