Is Mikel Arteta right – do footballs really make a difference to performance?

Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, cited the Carabao Cup ball as a factor in their 2-0 defeat against Newcastle United, claiming it flies differently than the Premier League ball. However, the English Football League dismissed his claims, stating the same ball is used across various leagues. Different balls are used in different competitions, with slight design alterations potentially affecting play. In an upcoming FA Cup match against Manchester United, a special gold edition ball will be used.

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