Arsenal Appeals Max Dowman's Red Card from Cup Match

Arsenal Football Club will appeal against the red card shown to 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman during their Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Fleetwood Town. Dowman was dismissed in the 85th minute after making contact with Fleetwood midfielder Harrison Neal following a heavy challenge.

The referee deemed this violent conduct, leading to Dowman's second red card in October, having also been sent off while playing for England’s Under-19s. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Fleetwood, a League Two side, winning 5-3 on penalties.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his displeasure towards Dowman as he left the pitch, emphasizing the importance of emotional control during the match. If the appeal fails, Dowman faces a three-match suspension, which could impact Arsenal's squad depth, particularly as they deal with injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, and Noni Madueke.