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Fleetwood Stun Arsenal in League Cup

Daily Brief · 10/28/2026

Arsenal's Carabao Cup defence ended in a shootout at Fleetwood, while Manchester United settled on their plan for head coach Michael Carrick.

Top story: Fleetwood Town beat Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties

Fleetwood Town produced one of the biggest shocks in League Cup history by knocking out Arsenal in the fourth round. The tie finished 1-1, and Fleetwood won the shootout 5-3.

Arsenal, the Premier League champions, were beaten by a side who currently sit 18th in League Two. Max Dowman was sent off during the game.

Mikel Arteta was clearly unhappy with the teenager over the red card and has since spoken about the message he gave Dowman afterwards.

Sources: Football London, The Independent, The Mirror

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