BBC Sport · October 28, 2026

Lawlor delighted after beating 'best team in the country'

Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor expressed his delight after his team defeated Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties in the EFL Cup. Lawlor described Arsenal as the best team in the country following the upset victory.

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Lawlor delighted after beating 'best team in the country'

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