Arsenal have decided to appeal the red card shown to Max Dowman during their disappointing Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Fleetwood Town. The teenage sensation was sent off in the closing stages of the match, leaving Mikel Arteta visibly frustrated on the touchline as his side crashed out on penalties.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has opened up on the psychological impact of the club's recent winning streak as they prepare for a high-stakes Carabao Cup encounter. The Reds boss believes that the feeling of securing three points has become a habit his squad is desperate to maintain.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has lashed out at Mikel Arteta’s treatment of teenage prospect Max Dowman following the youngster's dismissal in the Carabao Cup. The Gunners suffered a humiliating exit at the hands of League Two outfit Fleetwood Town, but the manager's touchline conduct has stolen the headlines.
Arsenal have been hit by a devastating triple injury blow just as they prepare for a high-stakes Premier League showdown with Liverpool. Mikel Arteta has confirmed that several key first-team stars missed the club's midweek humiliating defeat to Fleetwood Town and are now facing a race against time to be fit for the weekend.
Fleetwood Town produced a night for the ages by dumping Premier League champions Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup in a stunning penalty shootout victory. However, the League Two side’s historic achievement was momentarily overshadowed by a hilariously foul-mouthed slip during the post-match celebrations.
Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor struggled to contain his emotions after his League Two side produced one of the greatest shocks in Carabao Cup history by eliminating Arsenal. The Poulton-le-Fylde-born coach watched his team secure a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the reigning Premier League champions at Highbury.
Fleetwood Town defender Conor Haughey has sensationally revealed that he did not spend a single minute practising penalties before firing the decisive spot-kick to eliminate Arsenal from the Carabao Cup. The 19-year-old showed remarkable composure at Highbury to secure one of the greatest upsets in the competition's long history.
Fleetwood Town defender Jake Batty hailed his team-mates' resilience after the fourth-tier underdogs pulled off a monumental Carabao Cup shock by eliminating Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties. Despite sitting 84 places below Mikel Arteta's men in the football pyramid, the hosts held firm for a 1-1 draw before winning 5-3 on spot-kicks.
Mikel Arteta could not hide his fury as Arsenal's Carabao Cup campaign ended in a shocking fourth-round defeat to League Two minnows Fleetwood Town. The Gunners boss was seen animatedly berating teenage prospect Max Dowman on the touchline after a moment of madness left the North London giants short-handed during a dismal evening at Highbury Stadium.
Xabi Alonso has insisted he will celebrate if Chelsea score against his former club Liverpool in the Carabao Cup at Anfield. The Blues must do it without star Brazilian striker Joao Pedro, who faces weeks on the sidelines with a thigh problem picked up in training on the eve of Saturday's dismal 2-0 derby defeat by Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal suffered a humiliating Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Fleetwood Town, losing 5-3 on penalties after a -1-1 draw. Despite dominating possession and a second-half equaliser from Viktor Gyoekeres, Mikel Arteta's side could not find a way past the stubborn fourth-tier hosts.
Arsenal's Carabao Cup encounter with Fleetwood Town was hit by a bizarre delay on Tuesday evening as an unauthorised drone forced officials to suspend play. The fourth-round fixture was only minutes old when the mystery object was spotted, leading to concerns over safety at Highbury Stadium.
Chelsea have been hit with a significant setback ahead of their midweek Carabao Cup clash against Liverpool, with Xabi Alonso confirming that Joao Pedro is set for a spell on the sidelines. The Brazilian forward was a surprise omission from the squad that faced Tottenham at the weekend and is now expected to miss several weeks of action.
Diego Gomez has declared himself fully fit and eager to make an impact as Brighton & Hove Albion prepare for a grueling double-header against Manchester City. The Paraguay international missed recent European action as part of a tailored fitness plan but is now ready to play a pivotal role in two crucial away fixtures at the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has thrown his weight behind Viktor Gyokeres as the Swedish international continues his search for a first goal of the season. Despite a slow start to life in the final third, the Gunners boss is confident that the striker’s hard work will soon translate into a clinical edge in front of goal.
Comprehensive match preview of Liverpool vs Chelsea in the EFL Cup as Andoni Iraola's side looks to be finding its feet at Anfield. Can an out-of-sorts Chelsea spring a surprise?
Mikel Arteta has sent a clear message to his Arsenal stars, warning them that their reputations are on the line ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup trip to Fleetwood. The Gunners boss is determined to avoid a repeat of the club's darkest cup moments as they prepare to face the lowest-ranked side left in the tournament.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has called on his teammates to maintain their relentless momentum as the club enters a defining period of the season. Following a convincing victory over Brighton, the Dutchman believes the squad is finding another gear just in time for high-stakes encounters at Anfield.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has thrown his full support behind Mike Penders, confirming the young goalkeeper will retain his place for the upcoming Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool. The decision comes despite a difficult afternoon for the Belgian in the London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Danny Mills has explained to GOAL why stripping Manchester City of titles and taking away medals in their 115-charge Financial Fair Play (FFP) case would be “pointless”. The former Blues star believes that trophy-related punishments, as appeals are lodged against initial guilty verdicts, would be “irrelevant” as memories of league and cup triumphs have already been made.
