Arsenal Eliminated from Carabao Cup After Penalty Shootout Loss to Fleetwood

Arsenal was eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a penalty shootout against Fleetwood Town, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. The match took place in the last-16 of the tournament, where Arsenal's 16-year-old winger Max Dowman was sent off in the second half, marking his first red card in senior football.

Despite dominating the game with 26 shots and 78% possession, Arsenal fell behind early. Dowman's dismissal came after he reacted to a challenge, leading to a decision by the referee. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration towards Dowman as he left the pitch, indicating prior discussions about maintaining composure during the match.

The defeat was particularly disappointing for Arsenal, who had previously secured a win against a higher-division team with their under-21 squad. With several key players injured, including Bukayo Saka, the team now faces challenges ahead of their upcoming match against Liverpool.