Fleetwood Town Stun Arsenal in Carabao Cup Penalty Shootout at Highbury Stadium

League Two side Fleetwood Town pulled off one of the greatest shocks in English football history, eliminating Premier League giants Arsenal from the Carabao Cup on penalties at Highbury Stadium. The match ended 1-1 after normal time, with Aaron Loupalo-Bi scoring for Fleetwood and Viktor Gyökeres equalizing for Arsenal, who dominated possession but could not find a winner. In the shootout, Conor Haughey smashed the decisive penalty into the top corner, sealing a famous victory. Fleetwood manager Matt Lawlor was overcome with emotion, nearly in tears as the tension released. The result echoes Arsenal's past at their former Highbury home, but this time the red-and-white-sleeved shirts belonged to the underdogs. It marks a historic night for the Cod Army and a humbling early exit for Mikel Arteta's side, raising questions about Arsenal's cup priorities and squad depth. For Fleetwood, it is a moment that will live long in the memory and a reminder of the magic of the cup.