Arsenal Knocked Out by Fleetwood

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1. 28 Oct

   As Dowman left the field, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gave him a scathing look and made what appeared to be an angry comment to the youngster.

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• 28 Oct ‘This isn’t supposed to happen’: giant-slaying Fleetwood revels in fairytale Arsenal winOn a rainy night in England, League Two team Fleetwood Town surprisingly defeated Premier League champions Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. The victory has historical significance as Fleetwood’s stadium is named Highbury and their kit resembles Arsenal's classic design. Post-match celebrations continued late into the night with fans buying souvenirs and local businesses enjoying increased foot traffic, though the town…The Guardian
• 28 Oct Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red cardArsenal plans to appeal against Max Dowman's red card during a Carabao Cup match against League Two side Fleetwood. The 16-year-old midfielder was dismissed in the 85th minute for making contact with an opponent after reacting to a challenge, despite not fully kicking out. The game ended in a 1-1 draw before Fleetwood won on penalties 5-3. This is Dowman's second red card this month; he received another while…BBC
• 28 Oct Where does Arsenal’s Fleetwood humiliation place in English cup shocks?Arsenal suffered a shocking 5-3 penalty shootout loss to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in the League Cup, following a 1-1 draw, marking one of the biggest upsets in English football history. The article compares this defeat to other historic FA Cup and League Cup shocks involving high-profile Premier League teams like Chelsea, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Manchester United, highlighting how lower-league clubs have…Al Jazeera
• 28 Oct Arsenal: What did Mikel Arteta say to Max Dowman after red card against Fleetwood?Mikel Arteta addressed 16-year-old Max Dowman after Dowman received a straight red card for kicking an opponent during Arsenal's match against an unnamed team. When asked what he said to Dowman, Arteta responded that it was something they had discussed before the game, likely about managing physical play and avoiding retaliation. The article also notes that Dowman had been sent off in a previous match while playing…Evening Standard
• 28 Oct Arsenal knocked out of League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood TownArsenal was unexpectedly eliminated from the EFL Cup by Fleetwood Town, a fourth-tier team, after losing on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Arsenal's Mikel Arteta made nine changes to his lineup for this match, including fielding teenager Max Dowman who was later sent off. This defeat is considered one of Arsenal’s most embarrassing losses in their history, comparable only to past upsets against Bradford and Wrexham.Al Jazeera
• 28 Oct Arsenal knocked out by Fleetwood in one of the biggest shocks in League Cup historyArsenal suffered an unexpected defeat to League Two side Fleetwood Town in the EFL Cup, resulting in one of the biggest upsets in tournament history. Despite Arsenal's strong lineup and 85-tier difference between the teams, Fleetwood secured a 1-1 draw after extra time and won the penalty shootout 5–4. The match was briefly halted due to a drone flying over the stadium, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the…Sydney Morning Herald
• 28 Oct Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?Max Dowman, a 16-year-old Arsenal player, was sent off during a Carabao Cup match against Fleetwood Town after receiving his second red card this month. Despite scoring twice in the previous round, Dowman's actions led to Arsenal losing on penalties following a 1-1 draw with high possession and shot statistics favoring Arsenal. Manager Mikel Arteta visibly criticized Dowman post-match, emphasizing pre-game…BBC
• 28 Oct 'Biggest night in the club's history' for fearless FleetwoodFleetwood Town, currently in League Two and facing a difficult season, achieved an unexpected victory over Premier League champions Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, winning via penalties after a 1-1 draw. The match was marked by Fleetwood's resilience despite being heavily favored to lose due to the significant gap between the teams' league positions; Aaron Loupalo-Bi scored for Fleetwood while Viktor Gyokeres equalized…BBC
• 28 Oct Arsenal embarrassed in penalty-shootout loss to 4th-tier Fleetwood in English League Cup stunnerArsenal suffered a shocking defeat in the English League Cup when they were eliminated by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium. Arsenal missed their only attempt during the shootout while Fleetwood converted all five of theirs, leading to jubilant celebrations from home fans who stormed the pitch after victory was secured. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged it was a "sad day"…Toronto Star
• 27 Oct How to watch Fleetwood vs Arsenal: TV channel and live stream for Carabao Cup today
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