Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood. The 16-year-old midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 85th minute after reacting to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood's Harrison Neal, though he did not fully kick out. The game finished 1-1 before League Two Fleetwood beat the Premier League champions 5-3 on penalties. It was Dowman's second red card this month having also been sent off while representing England's Under-19s.
As Dowman left the field, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gave him a scathing look and made what appeared to be an angry comment to the young winger. Arteta said after the game: "When we prepared the context of the match, we were very clear on the things to respect, the things that emotionally we have to dominate. It was very clear." Dowman was dismissed for violent conduct, defined as using excessive force against an opponent when not challenging for the ball. As it stands, Dowman will face a three-match suspension. The Gunners were already light on options on the wing as Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis and Noni Madueke are currently out injured. Arteta's side return to Premier League action away to Liverpool on Sunday.
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