Manager Lawlor reflects on ‘unbelievably special’ night Arsenal youngster sent off for retaliation before shootout Fleetwood’s manager, Matt Lawlor, hailed the club’s victory as one for all football after his side shocked the Premier League champions, Arsenal, on penalties in the Carabao Cup.

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The side 18th in League Two held their nerve in the shootout, Conor Haughey hitting the winner to reach the quarter-finals. The goalkeeper, Jay Lynch, was Fleetwood’s other hero, saving from Bruno Guimarães to set up the chance for victory. Aaron Loupalo‑Bi and Viktor Gyökeres ensured it finished 1-1 in normal time, but Arsenal ended up a man light after Max Dowman was shown a red card for reacting to a challenge.

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