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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball used in the League Cup after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it "flies differently" from those used in the Premier League. Arteta's ...

The English Football League (EFL) has defended the Puma match ball used in the Carabao Cup, after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made comments following his team's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the ...

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 have made a statement in defence of the Carabao Cup match ball after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it affected his side’s performance against Newcastle. Arsenal fell 2-0 to Newcastle ...

The EFL soon responded, however, assuring the quality of the ball has been proven and tested across multiple leagues in Europe. "As is required throughout the professional game, the Puma ball used ...

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) ...