Arsenal suffer biggest embarrassment in Mikel Arteta era!
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Premier League champions Arsenal were knocked out of Carabao Cup last night by League Two side Fleetwood Town.
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It finished 1-1 at Highbury Stadium, but Fleetwood won 5-3 on penalties. 84 league places separated both teams!
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How it happened:
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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.
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Game was even delayed 8 minutes in first half after drone flew over stadium!
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Arteta made 9 changes, resting players for Liverpool game on Sunday. He brought on Martin Odegaard and Ben White at half-time.
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Viktor Gyokeres equalized 5 minutes after break (50th minute) after Ceadach O'Neill cross.
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Arsenal pressed for winner but Fleetwood keeper Jay Lynch made big saves.
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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.
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Game went to penalties. Fleetwood scored all 5. Arsenal's big summer signing Bruno Guimaraes had his penalty SAVED by Jay Lynch.
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Conor Haughey scored winning penalty and fans invaded pitch!
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Arteta said: "Attitude wise I have zero issue. I'm sad. We have massive responsibility to carry this badge."
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This is worst defeat since Arsenal lost to Bradford in 2012. Even Wrexham beating Arsenal in 1992 was 34 years ago!
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Fleetwood now in quarter-final for first time in history.
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