(Photo) Arsenal playmaker hails ‘brilliant’ day despite 2-1 defeat to Sevilla

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(Photo) Arsenal playmaker hails ‘Brilliant’ day despite 2-1 defeat to Sevilla

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has hailed Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sevilla as a ‘brilliant day.’

Ozil started yesterday afternoon’s clash with the La Liga side and played the full 90 minutes. The 28-year-old failed to register a goal or assist for the Gunners.

Meanwhile, big money summer signing Alexandre Lacazette scored his first goal for Arsenal at the Emirates stadium.

Arsenal lifted the Emirates Cup trophy despite Sunday’s defeat.

Ozil shared a photo of himself from the game and included the following caption, “Brilliant 1st day of the #EmiratesCup for us ⚽?? See you again tomorrow Gunners.”

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