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“A shame,” Odegaard reacts to embarrassing defeat to Fleetwood Town

Arsenal were knocked out of the League Cup last night by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town, and it could not have been more embarrassing for the Gunners, who wanted to win the quadruple. That competition has not been a good place for…

By Admin Martin · Justarsenal

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Martin Odegaard described Arsenal's Carabao Cup penalty shootout exit to Fleetwood Town as "a shame."
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town eliminated reigning Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties following a cup draw.
Odegaard conceded that Arsenal's performance was not on their expected level and demanded the team bounce back.

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard expressed frustration after the Gunners suffered a shock League Cup elimination against fourth-tier Fleetwood Town on penalties. Odegaard admitted that Arsenal failed to play at their expected level, calling the unexpected exit "a shame" while crediting the underdog opponents for their performance.

Admin Martin of Just Arsenal News labeled the defeat as one of the club's most embarrassing displays, noting it halts their ambitions for a quadruple. The writer emphasized that the reigning Premier League champions must recover quickly as they refocus on upcoming matches.

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“A shame,” Odegaard reacts to embarrassing defeat to Fleetwood Town

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