- Arsenal suffered a shock Carabao Cup exit after losing on penalties to League Two side Fleetwood Town following a 1-1 draw.
- Manager Mikel Arteta revealed Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Noni Madueke missed the match due to fitness issues, making them doubts for Sunday's clash with Liverpool.
- The new fitness setbacks compound an ongoing injury crisis, with key forward Bukayo Saka potentially out until Christmas alongside summer signing Christos Tzolis.
- Arsenal's night deteriorated further as teenager Max Dowman was sent off, triggering a three-match suspension.
- Arteta expressed his disappointment after the match, admitting the team lacked the quality needed to secure a victory despite their efforts.
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