Match report

Newcastle Defeats Arsenal 2-0 in League Cup Clash

Newcastle
Newcastle
2–0
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Feb 5, 2025

Newcastle stunned Arsenal with a convincing 2-0 win at St James' Park to advance in the League Cup. Goals from Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon were enough for Newcastle, despite Arsenal's attempts to mount a comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup.
  • • Jacob Murphy scored Newcastle's first goal at the 19th minute.
  • • Anthony Gordon added the second goal for Newcastle at the 52nd minute.
  • • Arsenal had several substitutions and yellow cards but could not find an equalizer.

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dúbravka (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 5 F. Schär (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 20 L. Hall (D)
  • 23 J. Murphy (M)
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 10 A. Gordon (M)
  • 14 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Willock
  • 17 E. Krafth
  • 9 C. Wilson
  • 36 S. Longstaff
  • 67 L. Miley
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 13 M. Targett
  • 22 N. Pope
  • 21 T. Livramento

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)
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)

Substitutes

  • 53 E. Nwaneri
  • 23 Mikel Merino
  • 30 R. Sterling
  • 33 R. Calafiori
  • 20 Jorginho
  • 15 J. Kiwior
  • 17 O. Zinchenko
  • 3 K. Tierney
  • 36 T. Setford

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    7' Newcastle Var · Goal cancelled
    A. Isak
  2. Newcastle
    19' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Murphy
  3. Arsenal
    37' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: E. Nwaneri
  4. Arsenal
    42' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    K. Havertz

    Argument

  5. Arsenal
    44' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    W. Saliba

    Foul

  6. Newcastle
    47' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Foul

  7. Newcastle
    52' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Anthony Gordon · Assist: Fabian Schär
  8. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Trossard · On: M. Merino
  9. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ødegaard · On: R. Sterling
  10. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: R. Calafiori
  11. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Partey · On: J. Filho
  12. Newcastle
    80' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Murphy · On: J. Willock
  13. Newcastle
    80' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Botman · On: E. Krafth
  14. Arsenal
    83' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sterling

    Argument

  15. Newcastle
    87' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Isak · On: C. Wilson
  16. Newcastle
    87' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Tonali · On: S. Longstaff
  17. Newcastle
    90'+1 Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: L. Miley
  18. Newcastle
    90'+2 Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Schär

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Arsenal
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 63% 83%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 1 13
Total Passes 203 423
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 127 351
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newcastle took a quick lead through Jacob Murphy's goal in the 19th minute, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Anthony Gordon's second goal at half-time further deflated Arsenal's spirits and effectively sealed Newcastle's win.