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Fleetwood beat ‘best team in the country’ – Lawlor

Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor was delighted after knocking Arsenal out of the EFL Cup.

BBC Sport

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:58 AM

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Fleetwood Town knocked Arsenal out of the EFL Cup in a major tournament upset.
Fleetwood manager Matt Lawlor called Arsenal the best team in the country.
Matt Lawlor described the victory as the biggest night in Fleetwood Town's history.

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Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor expressed his delight after his side knocked Arsenal out of the EFL Cup. Lawlor hailed the Premier League opponents as the best team in the country following the major cup upset.

The manager described the victory over Arsenal as the biggest night in the club's history. Lawlor commended his fearless squad for their historic achievement in advancing further in the competition.

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Fleetwood beat ‘best team in the country’ – Lawlor

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