Match report

Newcastle Stuns Arsenal with 2-0 Victory in League Cup

Arsenal
Arsenal
0–2
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
Jan 7, 2025

Newcastle stunned Arsenal with a convincing 2-0 victory in their League Cup match on January 7th. The Magpies capitalized on two early goals by A. Isak and Anthony Gordon to secure the win, frustrating Arsenal's offensive efforts throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle secured a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the League Cup.
  • • A. Isak scored Newcastle's first goal at minute 37 with an assist from J. Murphy.
  • • Anthony Gordon netted Newcastle's second goal at minute 51, unassisted.
  • • Arsenal made multiple substitutions but could not find the back of the net.
  • • Newcastle's Joelinton and Anthony Gordon received yellow cards for fouls.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 David Raya (G)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
  • 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
  • 5 T. Partey (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 20 Jorginho
  • 17 O. Zinchenko
  • 15 J. Kiwior
  • 33 R. Calafiori
  • 23 Mikel Merino
  • 30 R. Sterling
  • 3 K. Tierney
  • 92 J. Porter

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dúbravka (G)
  • 21 T. Livramento (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 20 L. Hall (D)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 7 Joelinton (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (F)
  • 14 A. Isak (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 L. Kelly
  • 11 H. Barnes
  • 36 S. Longstaff
  • 24 M. Almirón
  • 13 M. Targett
  • 67 L. Miley
  • 19 O. Vlachodimos
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 2 K. Trippier

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    37' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Isak · Assist: J. Murphy
  2. Newcastle
    43' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Joelinton

    Persistent fouling

  3. Newcastle
    51' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Anthony Gordon
  4. Newcastle
    55' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Anthony Gordon

    Foul

  5. Arsenal
    59' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Trossard · On: Gabriel Jesus
  6. Arsenal
    59' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Partey · On: J. Filho
  7. Newcastle
    65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Murphy · On: L. Kelly
  8. Newcastle
    65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Isak · On: H. Barnes
  9. Newcastle
    65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Willock · On: S. Longstaff
  10. Newcastle
    76' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: M. Almirón
  11. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lewis-Skelly · On: O. Zinchenko
  12. Arsenal
    80' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    O. Zinchenko

    Foul

  13. Newcastle
    90'+5 Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    V. Livramento

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Newcastle
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 73%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 7
Corners 11 1
Total Passes 571 258
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 10 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 500 189
Shots Inside Box 15 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Isak's goal at minute 37 provided Newcastle with a crucial early lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Anthony Gordon's solo goal at minute 51 effectively ended any hopes Arsenal had of mounting a comeback.