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Arsenal Stunned by Fourth-Tier Fleetwood as Ødegaard Sends Strong Warning Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has urged his teammates to recover quickly after a shock 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town knocked the Gunners out of the Carabao Cup ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool.

By Babatunde Ademola Fadewo

2 min read 2 views Updated Nov 2, 2026
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has challenged his teammates to recover immediately from their shock Carabao Cup elimination after fourth-tier Fleetwood Town defeated the Premier League champions 5-3 on penalties. The Gunners crashed out in the fourth round on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after a 1-1 draw at Fleetwood's Highbury Stadium, with the result raising concerns ahead of Sunday's crucial Premier League encounter with Liverpool.

Fleetwood stunned their more illustrious opponents when Aaron Loupalo-Bi opened the scoring in the first half, taking advantage of a disappointing performance from Mikel Arteta's heavily rotated side. The Arsenal manager made nine changes to his starting lineup, but the visitors struggled to establish control until the introduction of Ødegaard after half-time. Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres eventually restored parity, giving Arsenal hope of completing a comeback.

Despite improving after the interval, Arsenal failed to convert several scoring opportunities before teenage prospect Max Dowman received a red card five minutes from the end of normal time. The contest proceeded to penalties, where Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch saved Bruno Guimarães' effort before young defender Conor Haughey converted the decisive spot kick to secure a remarkable victory for the League Two club.

Reacting to the defeat, Ødegaard admitted that Arsenal had performed below expectations and needed significant improvement. The Norwegian midfielder congratulated Fleetwood for their determined display but insisted that Arsenal must accept responsibility for their failure to progress. He urged his teammates not to dwell on the disappointment, stressing that the squad must respond positively in its next match.

Arsenal will now turn their attention to Sunday's Premier League showdown against Liverpool at Anfield on November 1, with the Gunners seeking to maintain their challenge near the top of the table. The defeat ends their hopes of winning this season's League Cup and extends their wait for the trophy, which they last lifted in 1993. Ødegaard believes an immediate response against Liverpool is essential to restoring confidence and maintaining momentum in the league.
Filed under #Arsenal #Martin Odegaard #Fleetwood Town #Carabao Cup #Liverpool #Mikel Arteta #Viktor Gyokeres #Premier League #English Football #Football News

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Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has urged his teammates to recover quickly after a shock 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town knocked the Gunners out of the Carabao Cup ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool. Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has challenged his teammates to recover immediately from their shock Carabao Cup elimination after fourth-tier Fleetwood...

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  • Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has urged his teammates to recover quickly after a shock 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town knocked the Gunners out of the Carabao Cup ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool.
  • Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has challenged his teammates to recover immediately from their shock Carabao Cup elimination after fourth-tier Fleetwood Town defeated the Premier League champions 5-3 on penalties.
  • The Gunners crashed out in the fourth round on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after a 1-1 draw at Fleetwood's Highbury Stadium, with the result raising concerns ahead of Sunday's crucial Premier League encounter with Liverpool.Fleetwood stunned their more illustrious opponents when Aaron Loupalo-Bi opened the scoring in the first half, taking advantage of a disappointing performance from Mikel Arteta's heavily rotated side.
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Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has urged his teammates to recover quickly after a shock 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town knocked the Gunners out of the Carabao Cup ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool. Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has challenged his teammates to recover immediately from their shock Carabao Cup elimination after fourth-tier Fleetwood...

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October 28, 2026

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