Arsenal edge Bayern 2-1 in International Champions Cup

Arsenal beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in Los Angeles in the second match of the International Champions Cup preseason tournament.

(R) Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring the 2nd Arsenal goal with Tyreece John-Jules during the friendly match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Munich at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. [Photo: VCG]

Arsenal took the lead on an own goal by Bayern's Louis Poznansk in the 49th minute, but halftime substitute Robert Lewandowski leveled the match in the 71st minute with a header.

Eddie Nketiah scored the game-winner for Arsenal in the 88th minute.

"Each minute, each match they can show their performance like today and it was important tonight (17th July) against a big team with big players like Bayern Munich, the young lads showed how we can respond in different situations so today it was very positive." Arsenal Head Coach Unai Emery said.

The Premiere League side will next face Fiorentina in Charlotte while Bayern play Real Madrid in Houston.

Both matches will be played on Saturday.