An unusual incident marred the match between Fleetwood Town and Arsenal in the fourth round of the English League Cup, as the presence of a drone over the field led to a temporary suspension of the match.
The incident occurred in the opening minutes of the match at “Highbury,” with referee Michael Salisbury informing both coaches of the situation. The players were then temporarily removed from the field, while commotion broke out in the stands.
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Arsenal fans did not hide their surprise at what was happening, expressing their dissatisfaction with chants and demanding explanations for the interruption.
The situation was resolved after police intervened and located the drone operator. As a result, the game resumed around the 10-minute mark, following a brief interruption that took both players and fans by surprise.
*photo source: AP
