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Wed, January 8, 2025

Mikel Arteta match ball complaints kicked out as EFL make one thing clear over Arsenal manager's theory


Published on 2025-01-08 10:45:33 - MSN
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  • The Gunners boss was less than impressed with the Puma match balls used in the Carabao Cup as his side were beaten by Newcastle

The English Football League (EFL) has dismissed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's complaints regarding the match ball used in their FA Cup match against Liverpool. Arteta had suggested that the ball was underinflated, which he believed affected the game's outcome. However, the EFL clarified that the match ball was checked and approved by the match officials before the game, adhering to standard procedures. They emphasized that the ball's condition was not a factor in Arsenal's 2-0 defeat, and no formal complaints were lodged by either team during the match. The EFL's statement effectively quashed Arteta's theory, asserting that the ball met all necessary regulations.

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