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 ...

Responding to sensationalised headlines suggesting Mikel Arteta blamed the Puma-manufactured match ball for his team’s poor finishing, the EFL declared: “In addition to the Carabao Cup ...

However, following the loss, Arteta pointed to the ball as a contributing factor to his team’s wastefulness in front of goal. The EFL has since responded to Arteta’s remarks, addressing the ...

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 ...

The EFL, who are in charge of the competition, have had their say on the Arsenal manager’s complaints about the ball in their 2-0 semi-final first leg defeat to Newcastle United last night.

It read: "As is required throughout the professional game, 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’s unnecessary response to Mikel Arteta’s comments on the Carabao Cup ball highlights how sensationalist reporting can distort the real narrative of a match. The English Football League (EFL) ...