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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.

Our expert offers their best Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal predictions, lineups, odds and tips for their EFL Cup clash.

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.

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.