Match report
Southampton Stuns Arsenal 2-0 in League Cup Clash
Arsenal
0–2
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Southampton
Nov 30, 2016
Southampton stunned Arsenal with a 2-0 victory in their League Cup clash, securing a crucial win that leaves Arsenal questioning their form. The Saints took an early lead through J. Clasie and sealed the deal with a goal from R. Bertrand, leaving Arsenal frustrated on the night.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Arsenal 0-2 Southampton
- • Goals: J. Clasie (13'), R. Bertrand (38')
- • Yellow Cards: Mohamed Elneny (29'), Lucas Pérez (80')
- • Substitutions: Granit Xhaka for Elneny (43'), A. Oxlade-Chamberlain for J. Reine-Adelaide (62'), A. Maitland-Niles for C. Jenkinson (64'), P. Hojbjerg for H. Reed (65'), J. Sims for S. Boufal (66')
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 26 E. Martínez (G)
- 3 K. Gibbs (D)
- 5 Gabriel Paulista (D)
- 25 C. Jenkinson (D)
- 16 R. Holding (D)
- 34 F. Coquelin (M)
- 8 A. Ramsey (M)
- 35 Mohamed Elneny (M)
- 31 J. Reine-Adelaide (M)
- 9 Lucas Pérez (F)
- 17 A. Iwobi (M)
Substitutes
- 29 G. Xhaka
- 15 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
- 55 A. Maitland-Niles
- 37 K. Bielik
- 38 M. Bola
- 54 M. Macey
- 57 S. Mavididi
Southampton
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 F. Forster (G)
- 3 M. Yoshida (D)
- 21 R. Bertrand (D)
- 15 R. Martina (D)
- 17 V. van Dijk (D)
- 8 S. Davis (M)
- 4 J. Clasie (M)
- 19 S. Boufal (M)
- 18 H. Reed (M)
- 38 S. McQueen (M)
- 7 S. Long (F)
Substitutes
- 23 P. Højbjerg
- 39 J. Sims
- 2 Cédric Soares
- 9 J. Rodriguez
- 16 J. Ward-Prowse
- 24 J. Stephens
- 41 H. Lewis
Timeline
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13' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalJ. Clasie
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29' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardMohamed Elneny
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34' Southampton Card · Yellow CardMaya Yoshida
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38' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalR. Bertrand · Assist: S. Boufal
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43' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: Mohamed Elneny · On: Granit Xhaka
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62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Reine-Adelaide · On: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
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64' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Jenkinson · On: A. Maitland-Niles
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65' Southampton subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Reed · On: P. Hojbjerg
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66' Southampton subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Boufal · On: J. Sims
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80' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardLucas Pérez
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corners | 10 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Southampton took the lead early when J. Clasie scored in the 13th minute, putting Arsenal on the back foot.
- ▸ The momentum shifted further in Southampton's favor when R. Bertrand doubled their lead just before halftime, with an assist from S. Boufal, effectively sealing the victory for the Saints.