Arteta remarked, "I think we kicked a lot of the balls over the bar and it is tricky, this ball flies a lot." He noted, "When you touch it, the grip is very different as well and you have to adapt."
The EFL responded, stating, "the Puma ball used in this season's EFL Cup... is tested in accordance with the FIFA Quality Programme for Footballs and meets the FIFA Quality Pro standard." They emphasized the ball's successful use across multiple leagues.
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