Look Robin, Arsenal can win trophies! Gunners beat Southampton to lift cup

Southampton and Arsenal were participating in the Markus Liebherr Memorial Cup, along with Belgian side Anderlecht, which took place at St Mary's Stadium.


Liebherr passed away in August 2010 and this was the second time the cup had been run in his memory, Spanish outfit Atletico Bilbao winning the inaugural event.

Each team faced each other in three 45 minute matches, with Arsenal running out eventual winners, after beating Anderlecht 1-0 and drawing 1-1 with Saints.

The latter result produced the most needless penalty shoot-out in the history of penalty shoot-outs - the Gunners' name was already on the cup but competition rules dictate drawn matches will be settled thus.

Rodriguez cooly dispatched his spot kick as his side won 5-4, with Kyle Ebicilio the guilty party for Arsenal.

Even though the ground was far from full, Saints fans made a reasonable racket – particularly the traditionally rowdy Northam stand.

Ironic cheers were the order of the day for Arsenal fans as they celebrated victory - and, at long last, a trophy.