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Was Fleetwood Arsenal’s Most Humiliating Defeat Ever? – Opinion

It’s crazy to think that Arsenal played at a stadium called Highbury, the name of their famous former home of 93 years, yet still managed to get knocked out of the League Cup by a League Two side. When I…

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Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:30 PM

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The writer argues that losing to League Two side Fleetwood Town is Arsenal's most humiliating defeat in history.
Fleetwood Town eliminated Arsenal 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the EFL Cup.
Viktor Gyökeres scored an equalizer for Arsenal during regulation time before the penalty shootout loss.

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Writing for Just Arsenal News, Michelle argues that Arsenal's EFL Cup exit to League Two side Fleetwood Town represents the club's most humiliating defeat in history. The Gunners were knocked out 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium, despite an equalizer from striker Viktor Gyökeres during normal time.

The writer highlights that Fleetwood sat 84 places below Arsenal in the English league hierarchy and reportedly had not even practiced penalties prior to the match. Michelle asserts that the squad now faces significant pressure to restore supporter faith by beating Liverpool at Anfield in their upcoming Premier League fixture.

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