The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a factor in defeat to the Newcastle.

It was a first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal for Arsenal to forget as Alexander Isak's goal and assist powered Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but while Mikel Arteta gave Newcastle credit for their performance,

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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.

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Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have enjoyed a sparkling season across competitions, yet their Carabao Cup campaign encountered turbulence in a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the semi-final first leg.

The EFL has defended the ball used in the Carabao Cup this season after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it had played a factor in their missed chances against Newcastle. Arsenal suffered a 2-0 ...

Arsenal were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United in their Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg on Tuesday night, with Mikel Arteta blaming the ball for his side's failure to find the net as they missed a host

The English Football League (EFL) have hit back at Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after he was overly ... GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Arteta’s last major trophy won with Arsenal was the FA Cup in 2020, a few months after he took over from Unai Emery.

THE EFL have responded to Mikel Arteta’s suggestion that the Carabao Cup balls “fly different”. Arsenal were beaten 2-0 at the Emirates by Newcastle in their semi-final first leg thanks to goals

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta kicked up a fuss about the ball ... the PUMA ball used in this season’s Carabao Cup and in EFL competition since 2021/22 is tested in accordance with the FIFA Quality ...

The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested the variation in flight may have been a factor in Tuesday's semifinal, first leg defeat to ...