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BBC Sport · October 27, 2026

Fleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone

Fleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone

Arsenal's Carabao Cup last-16 match against Fleetwood Town was halted for over eight minutes after a drone was spotted flying above the stadium.

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