Arsenal will appeal the red card shown to 16-year-old Max Dowman following Fleetwood Town's shock Carabao Cup victory. Dowman was sent off in the 85th minute for a kick out at Harrison Neal after a bruising tackle, leaving Arsenal a man down during the penalty shootout defeat. Despite a 1-1 draw after extra time, Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch starred in the shootout to secure a memorable quarter-final win.
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his sadness but congratulated Fleetwood on their historic upset. Captain Martin Ødegaard warned the squad not to dwell on the exit, emphasizing the need to bounce back quickly. Arsenal faces a crucial Premier League test at Liverpool on Sunday, looking to maintain pressure at the top of the table after moving level with Manchester City.
The club hopes for a decision on the appeal before the Liverpool clash. Ødegaard admitted the performance was not on the level but stressed the team must step up even more moving forward. Fleetwood's Conor Haughey scored the decisive penalty to send the League Two side into the quarter-finals.
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