Fleetwood goalkeeper caught in a lie about Arsenal

Fleetwood Town midfielder Adam Murphy has contradicted goalkeeper Jay Lynch's claims regarding Arsenal's post-match conduct after their League Cup encounter. Lynch previously alleged on talkSPORT that Arsenal players reacted poorly to the penalty shootout defeat, refusing to talk or exchange shirts. However, Murphy revealed that Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard congratulated Fleetwood players, shook hands, and wished them well outside the dressing room.

Murphy also confirmed that multiple players swapped shirts following the match, noting that he personally received the jersey of Max Dowman, who had been sent off during the game. Writer Dan Critchlow praised Odegaard and Dowman for showing respect to Fleetwood despite the defeat, while criticizing Lynch's misleading remarks.