Fleetwood v Arsenal: Carabao Cup tie halted for eight minutes because of drone
Arsenal's Carabao Cup last-16 tie against Fleetwood Town was delayed for over eight minutes after a drone was spotted above the pitch.
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The Carabao Cup last-16 match between Fleetwood Town and Arsenal was delayed for more than eight minutes after a drone was flown over Highbury Stadium.
Referee Michael Salisbury halted play less than two minutes into the game while Arsenal were preparing to take a free-kick. The suspension allowed the official to consult with staff from both benches and local police regarding the potential safety risk.
The match eventually resumed around the ten-minute mark once authorities had located the drone operator.