Arsenal don enter fourth round of EFL Cup after dem beat Port Vale 2-0 for Vale Park on Wednesday night.
Eberechi Eze open him Arsenal goal account early for the 8th minute, before Leandro Trossard seal am late for the 86th minute.
Even though many expect say the goals go plenty after the early strike, Arsenal struggle to break Port Vale down until the closing stages.
TPB Verdict
- Arsenal no really show vintage football, but result na result.
- Critics go still talk say Arteta dey play with “handbrake on,” but Port Vale deserve small respect — even though dem no register any shot on target.
- Next stop na big Premier League clash with Newcastle on Sunday.
Port Vale vs Arsenal Highlights
- Eberechi Eze Goal (8’) → Neat finish into bottom corner after Myles Lewis-Skelly flick. First goal for the club.
- Leandro Trossard Goal (86’) → Sharp strike into the net after William Saliba setup. Clean finish.
Man of the Match – Eberechi Eze
Eze shine bright for him first Arsenal goal:
- Played 81 minutes
- Pass accuracy: 88%
- 3 tackles for defense
- Confidence performance wey show say he go be key man this season
Match Stats
- Possession: Port Vale 19% – 81% Arsenal
- Shots: Port Vale 3 – 11 Arsenal
- Shots on Target: Port Vale 0 – 4 Arsenal
- Corners: Port Vale 1 – 6 Arsenal
- Fouls: Port Vale 6 – 5 Arsenal
Best Stat
Port Vale play 90 minutes without a single shot on target — Arsenal defense no even sweat.
What Next?
- Arsenal → Big away game vs Newcastle on Sunday, pressure dey to deliver 3 points.
- Port Vale → League One campaign continue vs Barnsley, as dem dey sit 19th for table.