Fleetwood Town v Arsenal: Carabao Cup fourth round - live
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Fleetwood Town, a League Two side, took a surprising 1-0 lead against Arsenal with a goal from Aaron Loupalo-Bi in the Carabao Cup fourth round, causing excitement among the home fans.
- Arsenal fielded a mix of young players and returning injured players, including debutant goalkeeper Ilhan Meslier, with Mikel Arteta resting key stars ahead of a Premier League match.
- The match experienced a significant delay due to a drone hovering over the stadium, resulting in extended stoppage time in the first half.
- Fleetwood have impressed in the competition by defeating higher-tier teams without conceding goals, and they looked organized and aggressive against Arsenal, utilizing long throws and set pieces effectively.
- The game was played in challenging windy conditions at Fleetwood’s Highbury Stadium, adding to the difficulty for both teams, with Arsenal struggling to settle and create clear chances early on.
