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Odegaard Urges Arsenal Recovery After Shock League Cup Loss To Fleetwood

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Odegaard Urges Arsenal Recovery After Shock League Cup Loss To Fleetwood

Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard has called on his squad to quickly recover after a surprising League Cup exit against fourth-tier Fleetwood, Punch reports. The English side lost 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw during regulation time.

Aaron Loupalo-Bi scored first for Fleetwood before Viktor Gyokeres leveled the match for the visitors. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made nine alterations to his starting lineup, which saw teenager Max Dowman sent off late in the contest.

In the shootout, Fleetwood keeper Jay Lynch stopped Bruno Guimaraes' effort before Conor Haughey scored the winner. Odegaard admitted the team fell below expectations but stressed they must focus on their upcoming encounter with Liverpool.

Sources: Punch

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