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  "id": 16818242,
  "title": "Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/arsenal-stunned-by-fourth-tier-fleetwood-in-league-cup-16818242",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:38:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/28/arsenal-stunned-by-fourth-tier-fleetwood-in-league-cup"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions, faced an astonishing defeat in the League Cup against fourth-tier Fleetwood Town. The match concluded 5-3 on penalties, with Fleetwood emerging victorious despite the tie being level 1-1 after normal time. Arsenal's Jurrien Timber and Fleetwood's Ched Evans engaged in a heated tussle for the ball throughout the game. Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman was shown a red card for violent conduct in the closing minutes, significantly impacting their performance. The loss marks one of the most humiliating defeats in Arsenal's history, surpassing even previous setbacks against lower-tier opponents. Manager Arsene Wenger's team had moved level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City after a recent victory, but this result dimmed their hopes. The defeat, which occurred on a windy night, will be remembered as a dark day in the club's illustrious history.",
  "summary": "Mikel Arteta's side crashed out 5-3 on penalties in an incredible fourth round upset after the tie finished 1-1 in normal time.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Who is Ceadach O'Neill? Arsenal teenager makes senior debut against Fleetwood Town",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/who-is-ceadach-oneill-arsenal-teenager-makes-senior-debut-against",
        "published": "2026-10-27T19:25:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/arsenal-stunned-by-fourth-tier-fleetwood-in-league-cup-16814561",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:39:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Fourth-tier Fleetwood stun Arsenal in League Cup shootout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/fourth-tier-fleetwood-stun-arsenal-in-league-cup-shootout",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:40:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Arsenal knocked out of League Cup by fourth-tier minnow in all-time upset",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/arsenal-knocked-out-of-league-cup-by-fourth-tier-minnow-in-all-time",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:54:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/arsenal-stunned-by-fourth-tier-fleetwood-in-league-cup",
        "published": "2026-10-28T00:19:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Fourth-tier Fleetwood stun Arsenal in League Cup shock",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/fourth-tier-fleetwood-stun-arsenal-in-league-cup-shock",
        "published": "2026-10-28T01:56:22.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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