da realsbet: Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final clash with London City Lionesses had to be called off on Wednesday afternoon.
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Arsenal set to face London City in League CupWaterlogged pitch forced officials to call off matchNew date to be announced shortlyGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners were all set for a derby date with London City at the Princes Park Stadium in Dartford, Kent. The match, initially scheduled to take place on Wednesday evening, was called off due to a waterlogged pitch after officials deemed the ground unplayable after a thorough inspection.
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Arsenal put out a statement, which read: "We regret to inform our supporters that tonight’s FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup quarter-final against London City Lionesses has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The decision was made by match officials following a pitch inspection at 2:30 pm. A rearranged date for the fixture will be communicated in due course. Ticket holders will be contacted directly by London City Lionesses."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Arsenal would have faced old acquaintances in Emma Mukandi and Danielle Carter if the match was played. But Jonas Eidevall & Co will now have to wait for a new date for the fixture, which will be revealed soon.
DID YOU KNOW?
Arsenal, the reigning champions of the FA Women's League Cup, boast an impressive track record in the competition, having secured their sixth title in 2023. With victories in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, and the previous year, they stand as the most successful side in the tournament's history, alongside Manchester City and Chelsea.