‘That was what you live for’: Fleetwood revel in ‘unbelievably special’ Arsenal win
Fleetwood Town, a League Two side, achieved a major upset by defeating Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties in the Carabao Cup. Manager Matt Lawlor praised the team's performance and the emotional significance of the victory for the club's supporters.
Why it matters
This result highlights the unpredictable nature of cup football and the significant cultural impact of lower-league teams overcoming major top-tier opponents.
The Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch celebrates victory with Shaun Rooney and a fan. Photograph: Jacques Feeney/Offside/Getty Images The Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch celebrates victory with Shaun Rooney and a fan. Photograph: Jacques Feeney/Offside/Getty Images Carabao Cup ‘What you live for’: Fleetwood revel in seismic Arsenal shock after Dowman sees red Manager Lawlor reflects on ‘unbelievably special’ night
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Fleetwood’s manager, Matt Lawlor, hailed the club’s victory as one for all football after his side shocked the Premier League champions, Arsenal, on penalties in the Carabao Cup. The side 18th in League Two held their nerve in the shootout, Conor Haughey hitting the winner to reach the quarter-finals.
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