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Arsenal are directly full of strength in the new season, but in the fourth round of the English League Cup, they were eliminated. In this game, Arsenal not only conceded a goal, but also had an own goal. Despite their dominance in possession and shots, West Ham's tough defence and efficient attack prevented them from winning. Although this is not good news for Arsenal, their focus is still on the league and Champions League. After all, Manchester City also gave up on the Carabao Cup early. After a £200 million summer boost, Arsenal's strength this season has improved significantly. With the exception of losing to Lens in the Champions League group stage, they have won all competitions.
However, in the fourth round of the English League Cup, Arsenal suffered a heavy defeat when they faced West Ham away. Before the game, there was a clear gap in form between the two sides, with Arsenal's morale running high, while West Ham suffered back-to-back defeats in all competitions. Arsenal were the first to have a shot on goal when the game got underway, but West Ham broke the deadlock with set-piece advantage. In the 16th minute, Bowen headed in a corner and Arsenal's Ben White inadvertently headed the ball into his own net while clearing the ball to give the opposition the lead. The mistake left Arsenal one goal behind in the first half. After the start of the second half, West Ham continued to put Arsenal under pressure in attack.
In the 50th minute, Kudus managed to break down Arsenal's defence with a long pass and extend the score to 2-0. Since then, Arsenal have failed to find a goal in attack, despite making personnel changes. It wasn't until stoppage time that Odegaard scored a goal to save Arsenal from complete embarrassment. Although this defeat in the Carabao Cup has left Arsenal out of the tournament, it is not a big problem for their overall goals. They still have their focus on the league and the Champions League, which are more meaningful and challenging for them. Whether it's Arsenal or other big clubs, the Carabao Cup is not the most important competition for them.
For these teams, the league and the Champions League are the real test of strength and the competition for the title. So, while the defeat was disappointing for the fans, it was also an opportunity to learn and grow. For Arsenal, they have shown great quality in the last few games, and their new season has also been effectively improved. Their squad and tactical changes are promising. In the coming games, they will need to continue to maintain this form and try to fight for more victories. Finally, let's hope that Arsenal can show a better performance in the next games and bring more joy and surprises to the fans.
Meanwhile, what are your thoughts on Arsenal's prospects this season? Will they be able to do well in the league and Champions League? Feel free to leave a comment.
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