Match report

Arsenal Defeats Norwich 2-1 in League Cup Thriller

Arsenal
Arsenal
2–1
AET
Norwich
Norwich
Oct 24, 2017

Arsenal triumphed over Norwich City with a 2-1 victory in the League Cup, showcasing resilience and determination in the face of an early deficit. The Gunners found themselves trailing early in the second half when Josh Murphy scored for the Canaries. However, Arsenal's substitute Eddie Nketiah turned the tide with two crucial goals, securing a win that advances the team in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Arsenal 2-1 Norwich
  • • Josh Murphy (Norwich) scored at 34 minutes, assisted by J. Maddison
  • • E. Nketiah (Arsenal) equalized at 85 minutes, assisted by F. Coquelin
  • • E. Nketiah (Arsenal) scored the winning goal at 96 minutes, assisted by Mohamed Elneny
  • • Arsenal had four yellow cards: Mohamed Elneny, F. Coquelin, J. Wilshere, and C. Akpom

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 54 M. Macey (G)
  • 2 M. Debuchy (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 10 J. Wilshere (M)
  • 34 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 35 Mohamed Elneny (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 30 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 14 T. Walcott (M)
  • 12 O. Giroud (F)
  • 61 R. Nelson (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 C. Akpom
  • 62 E. Nketiah
  • 43 J. Dasilva
  • 69 J. Willock
  • 63 J. Osei-Tutu
  • 50 D. Iliev
  • 65 B. Sheaf

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Gunn (G)
  • 15 T. Klose (D)
  • 2 Ivo Pinto (D)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 6 C. Zimmermann (D)
  • 8 M. Vrančić (M)
  • 19 T. Trybull (M)
  • 4 H. Reed (M)
  • 23 J. Maddison (M)
  • 9 Nélson Oliveira (F)
  • 11 Josh Murphy (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 M. Stiepermann
  • 14 W. Hoolahan
  • 17 Y. Wildschut
  • 10 C. Jerome
  • 5 R. Martin
  • 33 M. McGovern
  • 28 M. Franke

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    34' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    Josh Murphy · Assist: J. Maddison
  2. Arsenal
    56' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Mohamed Elneny
  3. Arsenal
    68' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    F. Coquelin
  4. Arsenal
    70' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Maitland-Niles · On: C. Akpom
  5. Norwich
    73' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josh Murphy · On: M. Stiepermann
  6. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wilshere
  7. Arsenal
    85' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Nelson · On: E. Nketiah
  8. Arsenal
    85' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nketiah · Assist: F. Coquelin
  9. Arsenal
    88' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    C. Akpom
  10. Norwich
    89' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    T. Trybull
  11. Norwich
    90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Maddison · On: W. Hoolahan
  12. Norwich
    90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Vrančić · On: Y. Wildschut
  13. Norwich
    90' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Husband
  14. Arsenal
    96' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nketiah · Assist: Mohamed Elneny
  15. Norwich
    101' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Reed · On: C. Jerome
  16. Arsenal
    105' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Iwobi · On: J. Dasilva
  17. Arsenal
    114' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Wilshere · On: J. Willock

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Norwich
Fouls 9 19
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 5 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 22 9
Corners 11 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 10 3
Shots off Target 12 6
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Josh Murphy's goal for Norwich at the 34th minute put pressure on Arsenal, but Eddie Nketiah's equalizer at the 85th minute shifted the momentum in Arsenal's favor.
  • ▸ Nketiah's winning goal at the 96th minute sealed Arsenal's victory and marked a turning point in the match, securing their place in the competition.