Match report

Arsenal Defeats Brentford 1-0 in League Cup Clash

Brentford
Brentford
0–1
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Sep 27, 2023

Arsenal narrowly edged out Brentford by a solitary goal to advance in the League Cup on Wednesday night at Griffin Park. The Gunners took an early lead through R. Nelson, who pounced after an assist from E. Nketiah, and held onto their slim advantage despite significant player rotations later in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Brentford 0–1 Arsenal.
  • • Goal by R. Nelson for Arsenal at minute 8 (assist from E. Nketiah).
  • • E. Nketiah received a yellow card for a foul in the 55th minute.
  • • Brentford made several substitutions, including M. Jensen and S. Ghoddos replacing C. Norgaard and M. Roerslev Rasmussen respectively at minute 63.

Lineups

Brentford

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 5 E. Pinnock (D)
  • 13 M. Jørgensen (D)
  • 30 M. Roerslev (M)
  • 15 F. Onyeka (M)
  • 6 C. Nørgaard (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 2 A. Hickey (M)
  • 19 B. Mbeumo (F)
  • 11 Y. Wissa (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Jensen
  • 14 S. Ghoddos
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter
  • 37 M. Olakigbe
  • 20 K. Ajer
  • 21 T. Strakosha
  • 38 E. Brierley
  • 33 Y. Yarmolyuk
  • 40 E. Balcombe

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 4 B. White (D)
  • 18 T. Tomiyasu (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 15 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 10 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 20 Jorginho (M)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 71 C. Sagoe (F)
  • 14 E. Nketiah (F)
  • 24 R. Nelson (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 35 O. Zinchenko
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny
  • 8 M. Ødegaard
  • 17 Cédric Soares
  • 31 K. Hein
  • 76 R. Walters
  • 73 J. Lannin-Sweet
  • 45 A. Cozier-Duberry

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    8' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Nelson · Assist: E. Nketiah
  2. Arsenal
    41' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Benjamin White

    Time wasting

  3. Arsenal
    55' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    E. Nketiah

    Foul

  4. Brentford
    63' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Norgaard · On: M. Jensen
  5. Brentford
    63' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Roerslev Rasmussen · On: S. Ghoddos
  6. Brentford
    68' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Wissa

    Foul

  7. Arsenal
    68' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Sagoe Jr · On: Gabriel Jesus
  8. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Benjamin White · On: O. Zinchenko
  9. Brentford
    79' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Onyeka · On: K. Lewis-Potter
  10. Brentford
    79' Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Hickey · On: M. Olakigbe
  11. Brentford
    82' Brentford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Jørgensen · On: K. Ajer
  12. Arsenal
    82' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Nelson · On: Mohamed Elneny
  13. Arsenal
    82' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: M. Ødegaard
  14. Arsenal
    87' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Nketiah · On: Cédric Soares

Match Stats

Stat Brentford Arsenal
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 86%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 1 3
Total Passes 404 607
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 305 521
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Nelson's early goal in the 8th minute gave Arsenal a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ E. Nketiah’s yellow card and subsequent substitution (minute 68) temporarily disrupted Arsenal’s rhythm but they maintained their defensive shape to secure the win.