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  "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",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-10-28T01:58:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/28/a-very-sad-day-arteta-despair-as-arsenal-stunned-by-fleetwood/240875"
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  "account": "Mikel Arteta described Arsenal's shocking League Cup defeat by Fleetwood as \"a very sad day\" after the fourth-tier team's 5-3 penalty win. The Premier League champions were eliminated 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time. Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes had his penalty saved by Jay Lynch, while Conor Haughey scored the winning goal for Fleetwood. Aaron Loupalo-Bi opened the scoring for Fleetwood in the first half, and Viktor Gyokeres equalized after halftime. Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off for violent conduct late in the match. Arteta admitted Arsenal could have no complaints about the players' attitude and application despite conceding a poor goal early on, which gave Fleetwood momentum. The Gunners boss emphasized that they did not capitalize on their numerous chances, leading to their elimination. Arteta expressed sadness, acknowledging the club's responsibility to represent the badge with pride. Fleetwood's manager, Matt Lawlor, praised his team's defiance against Arsenal's star power and credited their defensive tactics for the win.",
  "summary": "FLEETWOOD, Oct 28 — Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s stunning League Cup defeat by fourth-tier Fleetwood was &ldq...",
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Fleetwood Town stun Arsenal on penalties to cause huge Carabao Cup upset",
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        "title": "Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/where-does-fleetwood-beating-arsenal-rank-in-biggest-cup-upsets",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-27T23:45:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-27T23:58:13.000Z"
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