‘The wind goes in all directions’: Fleetwood prepare wet welcome for Arsenal at Highbury
Arsenal is set to face League Two side Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup fourth round at the small Highbury Stadium. The match presents a significant contrast in scale and resources between the Premier League champions and the lower-league club.
Why it matters
The fixture highlights the unique nature of the Carabao Cup, where top-tier clubs face smaller teams in unconventional venues, testing their adaptability.
The name of Fleetwood Town’s Highbury Stadium will be the only familiar thing for Arsenal when they visit in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Tuesday. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA The name of Fleetwood Town’s Highbury Stadium will be the only familiar thing for Arsenal when they visit in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Tuesday. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Fleetwood Town ‘The wind goes in all directions’: Fleetwood prepare wet welcome for Arsenal at Highbury The Premier League champions may have bigger fish to fry but can expect a feisty reception from League Two strugglers in the Carabao Cup
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