Arsenal suffer biggest embarrassment in Mikel Arteta era!
Premier League champions Arsenal were knocked out of Carabao Cup last night by League Two side Fleetwood Town.
It finished 1-1 at Highbury Stadium, but Fleetwood won 5-3 on penalties. 84 league places separated both teams!
How it happened:
Fleetwood, 18th in League Two, took shock lead in 21st minute through Aaron Loupalo-Bi. He bullied young Arsenal defender Marli Salmon and fired past keeper Illan Meslier.
Game was even delayed 8 minutes in first half after drone flew over stadium!
Arteta made 9 changes, resting players for Liverpool game on Sunday. He brought on Martin Odegaard and Ben White at half-time.
Viktor Gyokeres equalized 5 minutes after break (50th minute) after Ceadach O'Neill cross.
Arsenal pressed for winner but Fleetwood keeper Jay Lynch made big saves.
Drama in 85th minute - Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman, 16 years, got RED CARD for kicking out after foul by Harrison Neal. Arteta was seen shouting at him as he walked off.
Game went to penalties. Fleetwood scored all 5. Arsenal's big summer signing Bruno Guimaraes had his penalty SAVED by Jay Lynch.
Conor Haughey scored winning penalty and fans invaded pitch!
Arteta said: "Attitude wise I have zero issue. I'm sad. We have massive responsibility to carry this badge."
This is worst defeat since Arsenal lost to Bradford in 2012. Even Wrexham beating Arsenal in 1992 was 34 years ago!
Fleetwood now in quarter-final for first time in history.
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