Fleetwood Floor Arsenal in Cup Shock, Carrick Survives at United

Your Wednesday morning wrap: a giant-killing for the ages, a reprieve at Old Trafford and a tough night in Japan for the Jets.

League Two Fleetwood dump Arsenal out
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town knocked Arsenal out of the League Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium, one of the competition’s biggest upsets. Fulham loanee Aaron Loupalo-Bi put the hosts ahead on 21 minutes. Viktor Gyokeres levelled early in the second half with his first goal of the season. Teenager Max Dowman was sent off late, Jay Lynch saved Bruno Guimaraes’ spot-kick, and young defender Conor Haughey scored the winner as Fleetwood won the shootout 5-3. The night started strangely too, when a drone over the pitch stopped play in the third minute. Gunners fans who still want to fly the flag can grab the Arsenal FC Fade Backpack ($48) at https://footballheaven.com.au/luggage/backpacks/adult-backpacks/arsenal-fc-fade-backpack

Bradford make the quarters
In Tuesday’s other fourth-round tie, Bradford City beat Peterborough 2-0. It’s their first League Cup quarter-final since 2013.

Carrick keeps his job, for now
Manchester United will keep Michael Carrick in charge after crisis talks at Carrington with chief executive Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox. Carrick will take the side to Chelsea this weekend. United are eight games without a win, though, so the pressure is far from gone. Show your colours through the tough times with the Manchester United FC Bar Scarf ($36): https://footballheaven.com.au/clothing-amp-accessories/gloves-amp-scarves/manchester-united-fc-bar-scarf

Jets blow two-goal lead in Kyoto
The Newcastle Jets were 2-0 up against Kyoto Sanga in the AFC Champions League Elite but lost 5-2. Patrick Wood scored both Jets goals from VAR-awarded penalties before the break. Marco Tulio struck twice early in the second half as Kyoto took control. The Jets have lost three in a row and sit bottom of the East. They host Wellington Phoenix in the A-League on Saturday.

Liverpool v Chelsea headlines Wednesday’s Cup ties
Andoni Iraola has promised changes for Liverpool’s fourth-round clash with Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea at Anfield (7am Thursday AEDT). Florian Wirtz is expected to shake off an ankle knock, but Dominik Szoboszlai is doubtful. Chelsea are without the suspended Cole Palmer and the injured Joao Pedro. Man City host Brighton in the same round. Reds fans can stay hydrated for the early start with the Liverpool FC 750ml Aluminium Drinks Bottle ($28): https://footballheaven.com.au/drinkware/bottles-amp-flasks/liverpool-fc-aluminium-drinks-bottle-st

Sabitzer saves Dortmund in the Pokal
Borussia Dortmund edged Werder Bremen 3-2 in the German Cup second round. Serhou Guirassy and Carney Chukwuemeka had BVB 2-0 up early. Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench and scored twice in three minutes, the first from the spot. Marcel Sabitzer then curled in a stoppage-time free kick to send Dortmund into the last 16.

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