Fleetwood Town boss shares what Arteta said to him after cup defeat

Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor commended Mikel Arteta's gracious response after Arsenal's League Cup elimination. Arteta, visibly upset by the loss, was still courteous to Lawlor. "He shook my hand two or three times, and he was really, really gracious," Lawlor remarked. "I can imagine it's a really disappointing night for him, but the way that he acted with class is amazing there."

Lawlor expressed interest in speaking with Arteta in the future to learn from his composure under pressure. Arteta may have been frustrated by a red card shown to Fleetwood's Max Dowman, but the decision likely didn't impact the outcome. Arteta's primary frustration should be with himself and his team's inability to capitalize on numerous opportunities.