The League Paper

Cods’ win shows strength of game

by
The Football League Paper Team
1 November 2026

IT WAS somewhat ironic to see Arsenal dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Fleetwood at ‘Highbury’ this week - and also hugely shocking.
I am sure the Premier League champions would have expected their squad team to win through. But here’s the thing: every professional club in our country has the requisite technical, tactical, physical and mental skills to deliver a performance that can create a shock.
No English club can be underestimated, such is the calibre of player development and coaching excellence throughout our game.
To beat a top Premier League outfit is n...

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