| Score | 2-1 to Arsenal |
| Referee | Peter Walton |
| Competition | League Cup 3rd round |
| Venue | City of Manchester Stadium |
| Attendance | 21,708 |
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| Robbie Fowler | 90 |
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| Christian Negouai for Trevor Sinclair | 69 |
| Bradley Wright-Phillips for Jon D'Laryea | 79 |
| Stephen Jordan for Christian Negouai | 83 |
| Robin van Persie | 78 |
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| Daniel Karbassiyoon | 90 |
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| Quincy Owusu-Abeyie for Ryan Smith | 61 |
| Daniel Karbassiyoon for Arturo Lupoli | 82 |
| Johann Djourou for Jermaine Pennant | 89 |
Comments:
Unused substitutes: Kevin Stuhr Ellegaard and Pat McCarthy Daniel Karbassiyoon had given Arsenal a 2-0 lead on his debut before Robbie Fowler scored the 200th goal of his senior career.Comments:
Unused substitutes: Stuart Taylor and Pat Cregg