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Fleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone

Fleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone

Summary

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup last-16 match against Fleetwood Town was stopped for more than eight minutes after a drone flew above Highbury Stadium. Play resumed after the referee spoke with both benches, and a Sky commentator said police had located the drone operator.

Key Facts

  • Referee Michael Salisbury stopped play with 1 minute and 40 seconds on the clock.
  • The drone was flying above the pitch while Arsenal prepared to take a free-kick.
  • Salisbury spoke with staff and management on both benches during the stoppage.
  • Police investigated the incident.
  • Play resumed with 10 minutes on the clock.
  • A Sky commentator said police had located the drone operator.
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