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Emirates Cup 2015 scoring system

Arsenal host the eighth Emirates Cup this weekend with Lyon, Villarreal and Wolfsburg joining the Gunners in the pre-season competition.

Scroll down this page to find out more about the tournament's schedule and scoring system.

Match schedule fixtures:

Saturday, July 25
14.00 – VfL Wolfsburg v Villarreal
16.20 – Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais

Sunday, July 26
14.00 – Olympique Lyonnais v Villarreal
16.20 – Arsenal v VfL WolfsburgAll times are UK local times.

Points system:

The following points system shall apply for the tournament:
3 points for a win
1 point for a draw
1 point for each goal
0 points for a defeat

If two or more teams finish equal on points, the following criteria shall apply:
a) better goal difference
b) if still level - greater number of goals scored
c) if still level - greater number of shots on target (as determined by the Emirates Cup Tournament Committee)