Championship

Full time

Key moments

  1. 88'

    Free kick scored by D. Rice

    Goaaal! D. Rice strikes this free-kick beautifully, Lahe didn't even move.

  2. 78'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! B. Saka

    From this magnificent cross by B. Guimarães, B. Saka side-foots it home to score!

  3. 51'

    Goal for FC Nantes 1943! Tuma

    Corner taken by Dubois, and Tuma buries it with a stunning bicycle kick.

  4. 41'

    Goal for FC Nantes 1943! Tuma

    GOAL! After an exceptional run, Tuma faces R. Calafiori, beats him with a brilliant cut inside, and curls it into the far corner!

  5. 35'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! M. Odegaard

    Following a poor clearance by Armand, M. Odegaard finds himself alone at the penalty spot and opens his foot perfectly to beat the keeper.

  6. 13'

    Goal for FC Nantes 1943! Dubois

    Carriere hits a long cross-field pass to Dubois, who executes an extraordinary volley! It is a goal!

  7. 8'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! K. Havertz

    GOAL! After beating Vacy, K. Havertz curls a beautiful shot into the far bottom corner! The keeper can only watch!

What an absolute circus of a match! The 4-3 victory for Arsenal FC over FC Nantes 1943 felt less like a tactical masterclass and more like a chaotic brawl in a rainy London alleyway. It started with a bang, as Arsenal FC drew first blood in the 8th minute, but FC Nantes 1943 refused to play the role of the humble guest, firing back almost immediately. The first half was a defensive nightmare, with both sides trading goals like they were trying to set a record for the most embarrassing gaps in a backline. By the 41st minute, the scoreboard was flickering like a dying lightbulb, reflecting the sheer madness on the pitch. ⚽

The drama intensified after the break when FC Nantes 1943 capitalized on a corner in the 51st minute to snatch the lead. It seemed for a while that the visitors might actually pull off a heist, especially after FC Nantes 1943 forced a tense atmosphere with their physical play, racking up four fouls and leaving Arsenal FC scrambling to regain their composure. The Gunners looked shaky, wasting opportunities and struggling to find their rhythm as the clock ticked toward a potential upset.

However, just as the fans were preparing their angriest tweets, the tide turned in the final stretch. Arsenal FC clawed their way back in the 78th minute, setting the stage for a grand finale. With nerves of steel, they delivered the knockout blow in the 88th minute via a glorious free-kick, sealing a 4-3 victory that left FC Nantes 1943 absolutely gutted. It was a messy, glorious, and utterly illogical triumph—exactly why we love this game! 🏆

Match details

On 22/09/2026 20:30

Emirates Stadium (Arsenal FC)

67900 spectators

No extra time

D. Raya
220 pts
24 yrs
R. Calafiori
351 pts
26 yrs
W. Saliba
363 pts
26 yrs
Gabriel
371 pts
24 yrs
B. White
378 pts
25 yrs
D. Rice
384 pts
27 yrs
M. Odegaard
385 pts
23 yrs
B. Guimarães
386 pts
24 yrs
B. Saka
366 pts
19 yrs
K. Havertz
367 pts
22 yrs
C. Tzólis
360 pts
25 yrs
Lahe
261 pts
24 yrs
Armand
299 pts
28 yrs
Fabbri
297 pts
32 yrs
Yepes
299 pts
30 yrs
Dubois
299 pts
32 yrs
Vacy
303 pts
22 yrs
Tuma
298 pts
24 yrs
Quint
299 pts
30 yrs
Da Rocha
299 pts
28 yrs
Carriere
301 pts
30 yrs
Vahirua
249 pts
30 yrs

Match commentary

  1. 90'

    Full time!

    The match is over! Arsenal FC can finally breathe and savor their victory. FC Nantes 1943 did everything they could to get back into it.

  2. 88'

    Free kick scored by D. Rice

    Goaaal! D. Rice strikes this free-kick beautifully, Lahe didn't even move.

  3. 88'

    The tackle by Armand on C. Tzólis is unacceptable; it is rightly called as a foul.

  4. 85'

    B. White makes no attempt to play the ball there! Quint is on the ground. It is a foul.

  5. 79'

    Vacy stamps on B. Guimarães, who is writhing in pain. Watch out for the card!

  6. 78'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! B. Saka

    From this magnificent cross by B. Guimarães, B. Saka side-foots it home to score!

  7. 72'

    Free kick by Vahirua

    Great aerial claim from D. Raya, punching away a Vahirua free kick into the box.

  8. 72'

    R. Calafiori attempts a tough tackle on Quint but only catches his opponent's legs... Watch out!

  9. 67'

    Quint stamps on W. Saliba, who is writhing in pain. Watch out for the card!

  10. 63'

    Save by Lahe

    C. Tzólis is not closed down and tries his luck, but his shot lacks power. With shots like that, Lahe could play until he is 90.

  11. 60'

    Arsenal FC is passing the ball around, with FC Nantes 1943 trying to win it back.

  12. 55'

    Arsenal FC can no longer build up play or string two passes together! This is down to the excellent high press from FC Nantes 1943!

  13. 51'

    Goal for FC Nantes 1943! Tuma

    Corner taken by Dubois, and Tuma buries it with a stunning bicycle kick.

  14. 45'

    Back under way!

    C'est reparti pour 45 minutes, s'ils ne veulent pas terminer sur un score nul, il va falloir hausser le rythme.

  15. 45'

    Half-time

    Et c'est la mi-temps, aucune équipe n'a pris l'avantage. Tout reste à faire.

  16. 41'

    Goal for FC Nantes 1943! Tuma

    GOAL! After an exceptional run, Tuma faces R. Calafiori, beats him with a brilliant cut inside, and curls it into the far corner!

  17. 35'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! M. Odegaard

    Following a poor clearance by Armand, M. Odegaard finds himself alone at the penalty spot and opens his foot perfectly to beat the keeper.

  18. 32'

    FC Nantes 1943 is dropping back as Arsenal FC looks increasingly dangerous.

  19. 26'

    B. Guimarães is on fire, performing a brilliant roulette to beat his marker, Da Rocha.

  20. 22'

    FC Nantes 1943 is dropping back as Arsenal FC looks increasingly dangerous.

  21. 19'

    Heavy foul by B. White who charges into Fabbri from behind.

  22. 16'

    Shot off target by K. Havertz

    M. Odegaard finds K. Havertz with a cross-field ball, who controls it with a lovely chest trap and tries a volley. The ball sails into the stands!

  23. 13'

    Goal for FC Nantes 1943! Dubois

    Carriere hits a long cross-field pass to Dubois, who executes an extraordinary volley! It is a goal!

  24. 8'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! K. Havertz

    GOAL! After beating Vacy, K. Havertz curls a beautiful shot into the far bottom corner! The keeper can only watch!

  25. 4'

    Vacy is furious! The referee whistles for a foul against him for leaning on R. Calafiori's shoulders during an aerial duel!

  26. 0'

    Kick-off

    Kick-off in a red-hot atmosphere; neither team can afford a mistake.

Key stats

Arsenal FC FC Nantes 1943
62% Possession 38%
4 Goals 3
5 Shots on target 4
1 Shots off target 0
3 Fouls 4
0 Yellow cards 0
0 Red cards 0
0 Injuries 0

Scorers

  • D. Rice 88'
  • B. Saka 78' B. Guimarães
  • M. Odegaard 35'
  • K. Havertz 8'

Scorers

  • Tuma 51' Dubois
  • Tuma 41'
  • Dubois 13' Carriere

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

  • 88'
  • 35'
  • 78'

Attack

  • 78'
  • 8'

Substitutes

Goalkeeper

Defence

  • 13'51'

Midfield

  • 51'41'
  • 13'

Attack

Substitutes

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