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  "title": "‘A very sad day’: Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/a-very-sad-day-arteta-despair-as-arsenal-stunned-by-fleetwood-16822161",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T23:45:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/28/a-very-sad-day-arteta-despair-as-arsenal-stunned-by-fleetwood"
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  "account": "Mikel Arteta expressed his dismay as Arsenal suffered a shocking 5-3 defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood in the League Cup. The Premier League champions were stunned in the fourth round, falling 1-1 in normal time before losing 5-3 on penalties. Arteta admitted it was a \"very sad day\" for his reign, stating there were no complaints from the players about their defeat. The Gunners had moved level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City after a 2-0 win over Everton earlier in the week, but this loss marked a significant blow to their season. The match saw 16-year-old Max Dowman receive a red card for violent conduct, as well as Arsenal's inability to capitalize on numerous chances and opportunities. Manager Arteta emphasized the team's responsibility in representing the club with pride. Fleetwood's manager, Matt Lawlor, praised his team's determination and tactical approach, highlighting their ability to deny Arsenal space and options throughout the game.",
  "summary": "Mikel Arteta paid the price for prioritising Sunday's Premier League trip to Liverpool as his decision to make nine changes backfired spectacularly.",
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        "title": "Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?",
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        "title": "'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/a-very-sad-day-arteta-despair-as-arsenal-stunned-by-fleetwood-16821717",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘A very sad day’: Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/a-very-sad-day-arteta-despair-as-arsenal-stunned-by-fleetwood",
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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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