Arsenal lost to League Two side Fleetwood Town in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, temporarily halting their momentum in the Premier League. The match was held on the 27th at a stadium in London, and despite showing a good performance with 7 wins and 1 loss, Arsenal lost on penalties. Fleetwood Town drew 1-1 and won 5-3 on penalties, advancing to the fifth round (quarter-finals).
Fleetwood Town took the lead in the match with a goal from Aaron Bradley Roopalovi in the 21st minute. Roopalovi fired a shot through the legs of the opposition goalkeeper to give Town the lead. The first half ended as it was and Arsenal scored for the first time in the second half. In the 50th minute, Viktor Gökeres forcibly threaded a cross from Sea Dutch O'Neill's side change into the goal, bringing both teams level at 1-1.
Arsenal were in control throughout the match, but were unable to convert the score, and Max Daumann was sent off towards the end for a sliding tackle on an opponent on the touchline. Arsenal, reduced to 10 men, could not find a solution in the 90 minutes and the match went to penalties. Fleetwood Town had five penalties, Arsenal had three, and Bruno Guimarães' fourth was saved by goalkeeper Jay Lynch.
This defeat is a big blow for Arsenal. After a strong showing in the Premier League and a draw against Bayern in the Champions League, the team was aiming for a second consecutive title, but defeat in the Carabao Cup derailed their momentum. Fleetwood Town have progressed to the quarter-finals and will progress to the final, which will be played in the third week of December. Arsenal need to bounce back in the next game and remain competitive in domestic and international competitions.