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EFL defend League Cup ball after Arteta gripe

Eddie Howe's team achieved a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final first leg, with goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.
Arsenal struggled with accuracy, taking 23 shots but only landing three on target, missing key opportunities.
Mikel Arteta claimed the match ball was 'tricky,' suggesting it affected their performance, which prompted mockery from League Cup organizers.
The second leg of the semi-final will occur at St James' Park on February 5, with the winner facing either Tottenham or Liverpool at Wembley.

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Le Figaro

England: “All clubs play with the same ball”, when the Football League responds to Mikel Arteta's criticisms... on his balls

The Arsenal coach had raised accusations against English league balls.

1 month ago·Paris, France

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RTÉ

EFL defend Carabao Cup ball after Arteta misgivings

The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball used in the League Cup after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it "flies differently" from those used in the Premier League.

2 months ago·Ireland

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Soccer-EFL defend League Cup ball after Arteta gripe

(Reuters) - The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball used in the League Cup after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it "flies differently" from those used in the Premier League. Read full story

2 months ago·Malaysia

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Channel News Asia

EFL defend League Cup ball after Arteta gripe

The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball used in the League Cup after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it "flies differently" from those used in the Premier League.Arteta's comments came after his side's 2-0 defeat by Newcastle in the semi-final first leg on Tuesday, a match in which Arsen

2 months ago·Singapore

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New Strait Times

Arteta mocked by League Cup organisers after 'tricky' ball excuse

LONDON: League Cup organisers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the “tricky” match ball played a part in his side’s defeat by Newcastle. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

2 months ago·Malaysia

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