Mikel Arteta highlighted how the different ball used in the Carabao Cup may have impacted Arsenal's performance, stating that it 'flies a lot' and has a different grip than the standard Nike ball.
Despite Arteta's remarks about the ball's variation affecting his team's performance, the EFL defended it, stating they hadn't received any complaints about the PUMA ball before his comments.
The EFL emphasized that the PUMA ball used in the Carabao Cup meets the FIFA Quality Pro standard, confirming that it has passed rigorous testing.
Arteta recognized the need for his players to adapt to the ball used in the Carabao Cup, indicating that it presents a different challenge compared to the Premier League ball.
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