Match ends, Arsenal 3, Brentford 1.
Danny Welbeck scored twice to send Arsenal into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with victory over Championship side Brentford.
The striker headed in Matteo Guendouzi's cross after five minutes before poking home a brilliant move before half-time at Emirates Stadium.
Brentford's Alan Judge curled a superb 20-yard free-kick into the top corner after the break.
Substitute Alexandre Lacazette scored a third for Arsenal in stoppage time.
The Frenchman pounced on a loose ball and slotted home, before Alex Iwobi had a goal ruled out for offside.
Arsenal dominated the first half and looked comfortable at the start of the second before Judge's goal - his first in 942 days following a double leg break.
Yoann Barbet drew a save from Arsenal summer signing Bernd Leno before Canos dragged wide and Judge fluffed an effort.
Leno, making only his second start for the Gunners, had almost turned the ball into his own net early in the game after mis-controlling a pass.
Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe was bright throughout, coming close in the first half on his full debut.
The 18-year-old was one of nine changes manager Unai Emery made to his starting XI following Sunday's Premier League win over Everton.
Brentford made seven changes as defender Moses Odubajo was handed a debut on his return to the club after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Arsenal have not lost a home match in this competition against a side from outside the top flight since 1983.
The draw for the fourth round will take place on Saturday.
Line-ups
Arsenal
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 19Leno
- 12LichtsteinerBooked at 28mins
- 20Mustafi
- 16Holding
- 18Monreal
- 4ElnenySubstituted forRamseyat 84'minutes
- 29Guendouzi
- 7MkhitaryanSubstituted forTorreiraat 75'minutes
- 55Smith-RoweSubstituted forLacazetteat 64'minutes
- 17Iwobi
- 23WelbeckBooked at 63mins
Substitutes
- 2Bellerín
- 8Ramsey
- 9Lacazette
- 11Torreira
- 26E Martínez
- 31Kolasinac
- 49Nketiah
Brentford
Formation 4-3-3
- 28Daniels
- 2OdubajoSubstituted forDalsgaardat 64'minutes
- 23Jeanvier
- 26KonsaBooked at 37mins
- 29Barbet
- 19Sawyers
- 12Mokotjo
- 8Yennaris
- 18Judge
- 11WatkinsSubstituted forBenrahmaat 79'minutes
- 7CanosSubstituted forMaupayat 74'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Bentley
- 4MacLeod
- 6Mepham
- 9Maupay
- 10McEachran
- 21Benrahma
- 22Dalsgaard
- Referee:
- Mike Dean
- Attendance:
- 49,586
Match Stats
- Possession
- Home51%
- Away49%
- Shots
- Home13
- Away14
- Shots on Target
- Home6
- Away5
- Corners
- Home9
- Away6
- Fouls
- Home10
- Away6
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Arsenal 3, Brentford 1.
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Attempt blocked. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Goal!
Goal! Arsenal 3, Brentford 1. Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Torreira.
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Foul by Alex Iwobi (Arsenal).
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Henrik Dalsgaard (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt missed. Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
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Attempt saved. Shkodran Mustafi (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Henrik Dalsgaard.
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Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Henrik Dalsgaard.
Substitution
Substitution, Arsenal. Aaron Ramsey replaces Mohamed Elneny.
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Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Ezri Konsa Ngoyo.
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Attempt blocked. Stephan Lichtsteiner (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution
Substitution, Brentford. Said Benrahma replaces Ollie Watkins.
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Attempt saved. Yoann Barbet (Brentford) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Substitution
Substitution, Arsenal. Lucas Torreira replaces Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
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Julian Jeanvier (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal).
Substitution
Substitution, Brentford. Neal Maupay replaces Sergi Canos.
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Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Stephan Lichtsteiner.
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Arsenal have got some very talented youngsters coming through. Looking forward to seeing some of them break into the first team over the next few years.
Also, it allows Spurs to win a trophy every decade or so...
Emery has got a sense of purpose and belief back in the squad which had vanished under Wenger.
Good result!
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56 minutes ago
Arsenal make nine changes, Brentford make seven changes - what is the point of this Cup competition ?
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Are you not aware that Premier League teams have a first team squad of about 25 players? Are you new to football?
Shame Spurs squeaked through last night but I suppose you can't have everything!
Just need a few more clean sheets in the upcoming matches
Arsenal still picked 8 full internationals, at least 2 of the other 3 will play international football in the future.
I quite like the League cup; cheap tickets and a chance to see some of the youngsters and fringe players get a game, although it was more fun when we picked mostly teenagers.
16 goals in 42 games for England is not bad considering he doesn't take penalties, is often used on the wing, and many of those appearances have been as a sub.
BTW - Ings is at a top 6 club, he cant even get on the bench so is out on loan.