Fleetwood edges Arsenal 2‑1 as Neal delivers at home
FLEETWOOD, England (Interstat) — Fleetwood defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Tuesday, using a fast start and a late red card to hold off the visiting side. Aaron Loupalo-Bi put Fleetwood ahead in the 21st minute, and Viktor Gyokeres leveled for Arsenal in the 50th. Harrison Neal was Fleetwood’s top performer with a goal and an assist. Arsenal’s Dowman M. was sent off in the 85th minute. Fleetwood’s McLean C., Batty J. and Cannon A. received yellow cards in the 54th, 74th and 86th minutes, respectively. Arsenal made two changes at halftime and further substitutions after the 66th and 82nd minutes, while Fleetwood made replacements in the 66th, 74th and 82nd minutes. Fleetwood held on after the dismissal and closed out the win at home in front of the home support. The result moved Fleetwood to 1-0 in the competition and 5-6-5 across all competitions. Arsenal fell to 0-1 in the competition and 8-2-1 overall.