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Fleetwood Town knock out Arsenal on penalties in EFL Cup

Fleetwood Town knock out Arsenal on penalties in EFL Cup
World Sports · 03:14:31 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor expressed his delight after his side knocked Premier League champions Arsenal out of the EFL Cup on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

Lawlor described Arsenal as the "best team in the country" after the League One side held their nerve in the shootout to progress to the next round.

The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Fleetwood Town securing a famous victory on spot-kicks.

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