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Fans left baffled by Arsenal taking part in shootout after convincing 3-0 win over Lyon in friendly... with the Gunners securing victory in shootout after the worst Panenka ever

Fans were left bemused after Arsenal and Lyon held a penalty shootout despite the Gunners running out 3-0 winners.

First-half goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Eddie Nketiah and Fabio Vieira secured victory for Mikel Arteta's side on Thursday.

Despite the convincing win, the two sides still held a penalty shootout in the first of their Dubai Super Cup fixtures.

Gabriel Magalhaes headed Arsenal into an early lead from a Martin Odegaard corner

This left fans confused as one tweeted: 'Someone pls enlighten me. Why do they have to have to play penalty shootouts when Arsenal have won the game 3-0 on normal time.