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England - EFL Cup 21/22Emirates Stadium, Dec 21
FTArsenal
5 - 1
Sunderland
Events:
17'Eddie Nketiah1 - 0
17'1 - 0Eddie Nketiah
20'Lynden Gooch
20'Lynden Gooch
27'Nicolas PepeCédric Soares2 - 0(Assist)
27'2 - 0Nicolas PepeCédric Soares(Assist)
31'2 - 1(Assist)Nathan BroadheadElliot Embleton
31'2 - 1Nathan BroadheadElliot Embleton(Assist)
HT
2 - 1
Events:
49'Eddie NketiahNuno Tavares3 - 1(Assist)
49'3 - 1Eddie NketiahNuno Tavares(Assist)
54'Folarin Balogun
54'Folarin Balogun
58'Eddie Nketiah4 - 1
58'4 - 1Eddie Nketiah
60'Denver Hume
60'Denver Hume
76'Bailey Wright
76'Bailey Wright
86'Callum Doyle
86'Callum Doyle
90 + 1'Charlie PatinoNicolas Pepe5 - 1(Assist)
90 + 1'5 - 1Charlie PatinoNicolas Pepe(Assist)
FT
5 - 1
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Robert Jones (England)
Venue: Emirates StadiumDec 21
Stats:
Shots on target
10
Shots on target
6
Shots off target
5
Shots off target
3
Possession (%)
68
Possession (%)
32
Corner Kicks
2
Corner Kicks
5
Offsides
2
Offsides
5
Fouls
10
Fouls
12
Latest commentaries:
90+3'Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka is replacing Ross Stewart for the away team.
90+1'Nicolas Pepe instrumental with a fine assist.
90+1'Goal! Arsenal extend their lead to 5-1 through Charlie Patino.
90+1'Free kick Arsenal.
89'Goal kick for Sunderland at Emirates Stadium.
89'Arsenal's Nuno Tavares gets his shot away but it misses the target.
88'Free kick for Sunderland in their own half.
86'Bailey Wright is back on his feet again.
86'Callum Doyle (Sunderland) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
86'Robert Jones signals a free kick to Arsenal.
84'Robert Jones signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.
83'Play has been interrupted briefly in London to check on Bailey Wright, who is grimacing with pain.
81'Sunderland awarded a free kick in their own half.
80'Charlie Patino is on a sub for Emile Smith-Rowe for Arsenal.
79'Sunderland have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
78'Sunderland make their third substitution with Aiden O'Brien replacing Elliot Embleton.
78'Lee Johnson is making the team's second substitution at Emirates Stadium with Corry Evans replacing Lynden Gooch.
76'Bailey Wright (Sunderland) has received a yellow card from Robert Jones.
76'Sunderland will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Arsenal.
75'It's a goal kick for the home team in London.
75'In London Sunderland drive forward through Elliot Embleton. His shot is on target but it's saved.
74'Can Sunderland capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
73'Gabriel Martinelli is replacing Martin Odegaard for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.
73'The home team have replaced Ben White with Gabriel Magalhaes. This is the second substitution made today by Mikel Arteta.
72'Arsenal's Nuno Tavares has run offside.
71'Sunderland are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
70'Robert Jones awards Sunderland a goal kick.
70'Martin Odegaard of Arsenal gets in a strike, but is off target.
69'Free kick Arsenal.
66'Free kick for Arsenal in the half of Sunderland.
65'Arsenal pushes forward through Martin Odegaard, whose finish on goal is saved.
63'Throw-in high up the field for Sunderland in London.
60'Denver Hume for Sunderland has been booked by Robert Jones and receives a first yellow card.
60'Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.
59'Robert Jones signals a Sunderland throw-in in Arsenal's half.
58'Nicolas Pepe with an assist there.
58'Edward Nketiah puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 4-1.
57'Robert Jones awards the away team a throw-in.
56'Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) is making a first substitution, with Granit Xhaka replacing Folarin Balogun.
55'Ball goes out of play for a Arsenal goal kick.
55'Sunderland's Alex Pritchard fires in a great shot but is denied by the woodwork.
54'At Emirates Stadium, Folarin Balogun has been yellow-carded for the home team.
53'Sunderland awarded a free kick in their own half.
52'In London, Sunderland push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
52'Can Sunderland get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arsenal's half?
52'Corner awarded to Sunderland.
51'Ross Stewart for Sunderland is back on the field again.
49'Nuno Tavares instrumental with a fine assist.
49'Goal! Edward Nketiah extends Arsenal's lead to 3-1.
49'Robert Jones signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.
48'Throw-in for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.
48'A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
47'Sunderland awarded a throw-in in their own half.
47'Throw-in for Arsenal in the half of Sunderland.
46'Attention is being given to Sunderland’s Ross Stewart and play has been suspended briefly.
46'In London a free kick has been awarded the away team.
The first-half has come to a close in London.
45+3'Alex Pritchard of Sunderland smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
45+3'Sunderland have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
45+1'Lee Johnson (Sunderland) is making a first change, with Denver Hume replacing the possibly injured Nathan Broadhead.
45'Robert Jones waits before resuming play because Nathan Broadhead for Sunderland is still down.
45'Throw-in for Arsenal in their own half.
44'Arsenal's Emile Smith-Rowe is on target but unsuccessful.
43'Sunderland advance rapidly upfield but Robert Jones blows for offside.
43'Ball safe as Sunderland is awarded a throw-in in their half.
42'Throw-in Sunderland.
40'Robert Jones awards Sunderland a goal kick.
39'Arsenal awarded a throw-in in their own half.
39'Robert Jones signals a Arsenal throw-in in Sunderland's half.
37'Tom Flanagan of Sunderland is pulled up for offside.
37'In London a free kick has been awarded the away team.
36'Arsenal needs to be cautious. Sunderland have an attacking throw-in.
35'Sunderland have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
35'Carl Winchester for Sunderland drives towards goal at Emirates Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.
35'Corner awarded to Sunderland.
33'Sunderland have a goal kick.
31'That's a fine assist from Elliot Embleton.
31'Nathan Broadhead keeps the away team in the match by reducing the deficit to 2-1.
29'Sunderland to take a throw-in in Arsenal territory.
27'Great play from Cedric Soares to set up the goal.
27'Great finish from Nicolas Pepe to give Arsenal a 2-0 lead.
27'Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.
25'Robert Jones signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.
24'Throw-in for Sunderland at Emirates Stadium.
23'Arsenal's Folarin Balogun gets in a shot on goal at Emirates Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.
22'Ball goes out of play for a Sunderland goal kick.
22'Nuno Tavares (Arsenal) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.
20'Lynden Gooch (Sunderland) gets a yellow card.
20'Free kick Arsenal.
20'Can Arsenal get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sunderland's half?
19'Goal kick for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.
19'Ross Stewart for Sunderland gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
17'Edward Nketiah puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0.
17'Rob Holding gets his shot on target but fails to score for Arsenal.
17'Corner awarded to Arsenal.
16'Free kick for Arsenal in the half of Sunderland.
14'Sunderland awarded a free kick in their own half.
14'A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
13'Sunderland awarded a free kick in their own half.
13'Arsenal have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
11'Can Arsenal capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sunderland's half?
10'Ball safe as Sunderland is awarded a throw-in in their half.
9'Throw-in for Arsenal close to the penalty box.
8'Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.
7'Robert Jones signals a free kick to Sunderland.
7'Throw-in for Arsenal in the half of Sunderland.
6'It's a goal kick for the away team in London.
6'Arsenal's Edward Nketiah attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.
5'Throw-in for Arsenal in their own half.
4'Nicolas Pepe for Arsenal is whistled offside.
3'Sunderland drives forward and Alex Pritchard gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
2'Robert Jones awards the home team a throw-in.
2'Robert Jones signals a free kick to Sunderland in their own half.
Today's referee, Robert Jones, has blown to start the match.
Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Tue Jan 04 2022 22:06:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Arsenal4-1-4-1
1
Bernd Leno
17
Cédric Soares
4
Ben White
16
Rob Holding
20
Nuno Tavares
25
Mohamed Elneny
19
Nicolas Pepe
8
Martin Ødegaard
10
Emile Smith Rowe
26
Folarin Balogun
330
Eddie Nketiah
9
Nathan Broadhead
14
Ross Stewart
21
Alex Pritchard
11
Lynden Gooch
24
Dan Neil
8
Elliot Embleton
15
Carl Winchester
6
Callum Doyle
3
Tom Flanagan
26
Bailey Wright
1
Lee Burge
Sunderland3-4-1-2
Substitutions:
56'
Folarin BalogunGranit Xhaka
45'
Nathan BroadheadDenver Hume
73'
Ben WhiteGabriel Magalhães
78'
Lynden GoochCorry Evans
73'
Martin ØdegaardGabriel Martinelli
78'
Elliot EmbletonAiden O'Brien
80'
Emile Smith RoweCharlie Patino
90'
Ross StewartBenjamin Kimpioka
Substitute players:
Charlie Patino
Benjamin Kimpioka
Thomas Partey
Cieran Dunne
Gabriel Magalhães
Denver Hume
Aaron Ramsdale
Ollie Younger
Gabriel Martinelli
Arbenit Xhemajli
Granit Xhaka
Dennis Cirkin
Alexandre Lacazette
Aiden O'Brien
Kieran Tierney
Corry Evans
Bukayo Saka
Anthony Patterson
Coaches:
Mikel Arteta
Lee Johnson
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