Match report

Arsenal Defeats Leeds 2–0 in League Cup

Arsenal
Arsenal
2–0
FT
Leeds
Leeds
Oct 26, 2021

Arsenal demonstrated their superiority by defeating Leeds 2-0 in the League Cup on October 26th, 2021. The victory was marked by two crucial goals from Chambers and Nketiah, which secured Arsenal's place in the competition. Despite Leeds' early yellow card for T. Roberts, Arsenal managed to maintain their composure and capitalize on key moments to claim the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Arsenal 2–0 Leeds
  • • Goal by C. Chambers (55') assisted by N. Pepe
  • • Goal by E. Nketiah (69')
  • • T. Roberts received a yellow card for Leeds at 23'
  • • Cédric Soares received a yellow card for Arsenal at 59'

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 17 Cédric Soares (D)
  • 31 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 4 B. White (D)
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny (M)
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 10 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 19 N. Pépé (M)
  • 30 E. Nketiah (F)
  • 35 Gabriel Martinelli (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 C. Chambers
  • 9 A. Lacazette
  • 23 A. Lokonga
  • 20 Nuno Tavares
  • 32 A. Ramsdale
  • 5 T. Partey
  • 7 B. Saka
  • 26 F. Balogun
  • 65 S. Oulad M'Hand

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Meslier (G)
  • 15 S. Dallas (D)
  • 14 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 21 P. Struijk (D)
  • 37 C. Drameh (D)
  • 4 A. Forshaw (M)
  • 23 K. Phillips (M)
  • 22 J. Harrison (M)
  • 19 Rodrigo (F)
  • 20 D. James (M)
  • 11 T. Roberts (M)

Substitutes

  • 43 M. Klich
  • 30 J. Gelhardt
  • 6 L. Cooper
  • 42 S. Greenwood
  • 38 C. Summerville
  • 39 S. McKinstry
  • 35 C. Cresswell
  • 33 L. Hjelde
  • 13 K. Klaesson

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    23' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    T. Roberts

    Foul

  2. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Forshaw · On: M. Klich
  3. Leeds
    53' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Roberts · On: J. Gelhardt
  4. Arsenal
    55' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Benjamin White · On: C. Chambers
  5. Arsenal
    55' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Chambers · Assist: N. Pepe
  6. Arsenal
    59' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Cédric Soares

    Foul

  7. Leeds
    59' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diego Llorente · On: L. Cooper
  8. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nketiah
  9. Leeds
    70' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rodrigo · On: S. Greenwood
  10. Leeds
    70' Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Daniel James · On: C. Summerville
  11. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: Alexandre Lacazette
  12. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mohamed Elneny · On: A. Lokonga
  13. Arsenal
    76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Holding · On: Nuno Tavares

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Leeds
Fouls 5 12
Pass Accuracy 80% 82%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 347 452
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 279 372
Shots Inside Box 13 9
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Chambers' goal in the 55th minute provided Arsenal with a crucial lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ E. Nketiah's goal in the 69th minute sealed the victory for Arsenal, leaving Leeds without a comeback opportunity.