Match report
Arsenal Defeats Norwich 2-1 in League Cup Thriller
Arsenal
2–1
AET
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
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34' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalJosh Murphy · Assist: J. Maddison -
56' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardMohamed Elneny -
68' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardF. Coquelin -
70' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Maitland-Niles · On: C. Akpom -
73' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: Josh Murphy · On: M. Stiepermann -
78' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardJ. Wilshere -
85' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Nelson · On: E. Nketiah -
85' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalE. Nketiah · Assist: F. Coquelin -
88' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardC. Akpom -
89' Norwich Card · Yellow CardT. Trybull -
90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Maddison · On: W. Hoolahan -
90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Vrančić · On: Y. Wildschut -
90' Norwich Card · Yellow CardJ. Husband -
96' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalE. Nketiah · Assist: Mohamed Elneny -
101' Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Reed · On: C. Jerome -
105' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Iwobi · On: J. Dasilva -
114' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: 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.