Arteta Calls It a ‘Very Sad Day’ as Arsenal Lose to Fleetwood Town on Penalties

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Fleetwood Town was a “very sad day” after the Premier League champions lost on penalties on Tuesday night. Fleetwood took the lead in the 21st minute through Aaron Loupalo-Bi after play was briefly delayed by an unauthorised drone over the stadium. Arsenal fought back despite going down to 10 men, with substitute Viktor Gyökeres scoring his first goal of the season to force a shootout. Fleetwood sealed the upset when Bruno Guimarães missed Arsenal’s decisive penalty. Arteta praised the hosts and said he could not fault his players’ effort and determination.

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