Match report

Arsenal Defeats Brentford 3-1 in League Cup Thriller

Arsenal
Arsenal
3–1
FT
Brentford
Brentford
Sep 26, 2018

Arsenal displayed a controlled performance to defeat Brentford 3-1 in the League Cup. Daniel Welbeck starred with two goals, while Alexandre Lacazette added a late third to seal the victory. Brentford's Aaron Judge pulled one back, but it was not enough to prevent Arsenal's progression.

Key Facts

  • • Daniel Welbeck scored twice for Arsenal in the 5th and 37th minutes.
  • • Moses Odubajo replaced Henrik Dalsgaard in Brentford's 64th-minute substitution.
  • • Aaron Judge scored Brentford's goal in the 58th minute.
  • • Alexandre Lacazette scored the final goal for Arsenal in the 93rd minute.
  • • Arsenal received three yellow cards, including one to Daniel Welbeck.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 19 B. Leno (G)
  • 12 S. Lichtsteiner (D)
  • 18 Nacho Monreal (D)
  • 20 S. Mustafi (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 7 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 4 Mohamed Elneny (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 29 M. Guendouzi (M)
  • 55 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 23 D. Welbeck (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 A. Lacazette
  • 11 L. Torreira
  • 8 A. Ramsey
  • 2 Bellerín
  • 26 E. Martínez
  • 31 S. Kolašinac
  • 49 E. Nketiah

Brentford

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 28 L. Daniels (G)
  • 2 M. Odubajo (D)
  • 23 J. Jeanvier (D)
  • 29 Y. Barbet (D)
  • 18 A. Judge (M)
  • 19 R. Sawyers (M)
  • 12 K. Mokotjo (M)
  • 8 N. Yennaris (M)
  • 7 Sergi Canós (M)
  • 26 E. Konsa (D)
  • 11 O. Watkins (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 H. Dalsgaard
  • 9 N. Maupay
  • 21 S. Benrahma
  • 1 D. Bentley
  • 4 L. MacLeod
  • 6 C. Mepham
  • 10 J. McEachran

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    5' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Welbeck · Assist: M. Guendouzi
  2. Arsenal
    28' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Stephan Lichtsteiner
  3. Brentford
    37' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    E. Konsa
  4. Arsenal
    37' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Welbeck · Assist: Nacho Monreal
  5. Brentford
    58' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Judge
  6. Arsenal
    63' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    D. Welbeck
  7. Brentford
    64' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Moses Odubajo · On: Henrik Dalsgaard
  8. Brentford
    74' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Canos · On: N. Maupay
  9. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Henrikh Mkhitaryan · On: L. Torreira
  10. Brentford
    79' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Watkins · On: S. Benrahma
  11. Arsenal
    84' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mohamed Elneny · On: A. Ramsey
  12. Arsenal
    90'+3 Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Brentford
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 9 6
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Daniel Welbeck's early goal in the 5th minute set Arsenal on the path to victory.
  • ▸ Welbeck's second goal in the 37th minute widened the gap, despite Brentford's efforts.
  • ▸ Alexandre Lacazette's late goal in the 93rd minute ensured Arsenal's comfortable lead.