Arsenal will travel to Highbury Stadium on Tuesday to face League Two side Fleetwood Town in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, setting up an intriguing David versus Goliath encounter.

Fleetwood Town has rarely made headlines for their on-field performances in recent years. The Fylde coast club is perhaps better known for having Jamie Vardy among their former players, while off-field matters have dominated attention. In 2023, owner Andrew Pilley stepped down following a fraud conviction that resulted in a 13-year prison sentence. The club has also attracted notice for forging a partnership with a team based in Uzbekistan.

However, this week sees football return to the forefront as Mikel Arteta's Arsenal visit for the cup tie. Despite sharing a name with the Gunners' historic former ground in Islington, Fleetwood's Highbury Stadium bears no connection to it. The venue is vastly different from what the visitors typically experience, with its capacity representing just a fraction of the Emirates Stadium's size.

Fleetwood demonstrated their cup credentials in the previous round by defeating Championship outfit Sheffield United at home. The Blades struggled to adapt to both their opponents' approach and the challenging weather conditions on the Fylde coast. The hosts, nicknamed the Cod Army, acknowledge they face a significantly tougher proposition against Arteta's Premier League title contenders.

While Arsenal may be focused on larger ambitions this season, they can expect a spirited challenge from their lower-league opponents on Tuesday evening.