The biggest positive following Arsenal's defeat against Fleetwood has just become clear

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Arsenal's defeat against Fleetwood in the League Cup has a positive aspect, as it reduces the team's congested schedule, according to Pain in the Arsenal. The loss means Arsenal will have a free week before hosting Manchester United, as they are out of the EFL Cup quarter-final. The Gunners will play Manchester United at home, and both teams will have an extra week off. This could be beneficial as Arsenal have a packed January schedule.

Arsenal's schedule in January is particularly busy, with eight matches planned, including Champions League ties against Real Betis and Sabah, and an FA Cup match against Hull City. They will also face Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League. The extra free week due to their League Cup exit could help alleviate some of the fatigue. The team's opponents, Manchester United, will also benefit from the extra week off.

Pain in the Arsenal notes that Arsenal's loss to Fleetwood is statistically significant, being only the second time the reigning top division champions lost to a fourth-tier team in the League Cup. The first instance was 52 years ago when Leeds United lost to Chester City. Arsenal themselves were beaten by Wrexham in 1992, but that was before the Premier League era.