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    Carabao Cup fans hit by travel chaos as COW shuts motorway leaving them desperately trying to make kick-off

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    Carabao Cup introduces popular new feature on 24 teams’ shirts as Arsenal are brutally trolled

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    Do Carabao Cup 1st round ties have extra-time or go straight to penalties if drawn?

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    When is Carabao Cup 2nd round draw? Date, start time, TV channel and FREE stream as Man Utd enter the hat

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    Which teams have the best fixtures this August? Smart Dream Team gaffers will target favourable match-ups

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    ITV confirm first free-to-air matches of new season including Wrexham opener and three huge derbies

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    EFL reveals never-before-seen change to Carabao Cup format with teams required to QUALIFY for main draw

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    ‘Has Mikel Arteta signed off on this?’ – Premier League reveal new ball for next season after major brand change

    PUMA today unveiled the brand-new 2025-26 Premier League match ball.But it didn’t take long for fans to use the opportunity to make fun of Mikel Arteta.Fans are torn on the changeCredit: PumaPuma has unveiled the new Premier League match ballCredit: PumaThe sportswear company reached a partnership agreement with England’s top division just under two years ago.It will now supply official match balls for the Premier League from the upcoming season.It sees Nike’s deal come to an end after 25 years with the US-based brand failing to agree an extension.The first edition of the new-look Puma match ball has now been unveiled.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith purple and pink detailing, the ball has a white base colour with a bold Prem logo.The Puma logo also takes up plenty of space on the surface.The change comes at the end of a season in which Arsenal boss Arteta memorably criticised Puma match balls, which were used in the Carabao Cup.Arteta said: “It’s just different. Very different to a Premier League ball, and you have to adapt to that because it flies different.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”When you touch it the grip is very different as well so you adapt to that.”As a result, fans have poked fun at the manager following the unveiling of the new Premier League ball.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continueOne person took to X to write: “Has Mikel Arteta signed off on this?”Another joked: “Did Arteta approve this ball?”While a third said: “Arteta will complain about ball again.”Fans were torn on the style of the new ball, with one person commenting: “Thats a stunning ball.”While others slammed: “Puma is not good at making anything. Look at the jerseys they produce for teams. Horrible.”Mikel Arteta was critical of Puma this seasonCredit: AFPArteta said the Carabao Cup ball was completely different to the Premier League and Champions League footballsCredit: Getty More