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Arteta Laments 'Sad Day' As Fleetwood Knock Arsenal Out Of League Cup
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described his team's League Cup exit against lower-league side Fleetwood as a very sad day. The Gunners were eliminated 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, marking a major shock according to Vanguard.
Aaron Loupalo-Bi scored first for Fleetwood before Viktor Gyokeres leveled the game for Arsenal. The London club were reduced to ten players late on when 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman received a red card. Fleetwood eventually sealed victory in the penalty shootout.
Arteta made nine adjustments to his starting lineup ahead of an upcoming Premier League clash with Liverpool. Despite the defeat, Vanguard reported that the Spanish manager praised his team's effort while Fleetwood manager Matt Lawlor hailed the result as the biggest night in his club's history.
Sources: Vanguard
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