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Is it a UFO?! Carabao Cup clash brought to a halt as drone spotted hovering above stadium and police step in
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Referee Michael Salisbury halted Arsenal's Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood Town after a drone hovered over Highbury Stadium in the opening moments.
- Salisbury suspended play in the second minute with the score at 0-0, conferring with Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before signaling players to leave the pitch.
- Players remained off the pitch during an extended delay lasting over eight and a half minutes; police subsequently identified the drone operator, enabling the match to resume.
- Jeers erupted from some fans inside the stadium during the bizarre interruption, while both teams passed balls between themselves to stay warm during the extended stoppage.
- The Carabao Cup tie resumed after police intervention, with commentators on Sky reporting that authorities had located the individual responsible for the aerial disruption.
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Carabao Cup play continued after police identified the operator
·Marousi, Greece
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The Independent (US)Fleetwood v Arsenal delayed by unauthorised drone
Referee Michael Salisbury called the players off the pitch during the eight-minute delay
·London, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
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- 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
L 35%
C 45%
R 20%
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