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Arsenal to appeal against Max Dowman's red card against Fleetwood in Carabao Cup
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Key Points:
- Arsenal will appeal the red card shown to 16-year-old Max Dowman during their Carabao Cup match against Fleetwood, where he was sent off for violent conduct in the 85th minute.
- Dowman reacted to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood's Harrison Neal, making contact with his foot, leading to the straight red card; this was his second red card this month.
- The match ended 1-1, but League Two Fleetwood defeated Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment in Dowman's behavior, emphasizing the importance of emotional control during the game.
- Dowman faces a three-match suspension, further straining Arsenal's wing options already impacted by injuries to Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, and Noni Madueke.
