Arsenal Knocked Out of the EFL Cup by Fleetwood on Penalties
Arsenal lost 5-3 on penalties to Fleetwood in the EFL Cup Round of 16. The match is recorded as a notable surprise in English football.
In the Round of 16 of the EFL Cup, Arsenal faced fourth-tier side Fleetwood. In the first half, Loupalo-Bi opened the scoring for Fleetwood in the 21st minute.
Arsenal equalised early in the second half, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring in the 50th minute. A red card for Max Dowman in the 85th minute made the London side's task harder.
The score remained unchanged after normal time and extra time, and the match went to a penalty shootout. Fleetwood won 5-3 on penalties and advanced to the next round.
With this result, Arsenal are out of the EFL Cup. Being eliminated by a fourth-tier club is viewed as a major disappointment for the London club.
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