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Verri, M. (2026, October 28). Arsenal make decision over Max Dowman red card appeal before Liverpool clash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-max-dowman-red-card-appeal-b1302616.html
Verri, Matt. “Arsenal make decision over Max Dowman red card appeal before Liverpool clash.” Evening Standard, 28 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-max-dowman-red-card-appeal-b1302616.html.
Verri, Matt. “Arsenal make decision over Max Dowman red card appeal before Liverpool clash.” Evening Standard, October 28, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-max-dowman-red-card-appeal-b1302616.html.
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Max Dowman, a 16-year-old rising star for Arsenal, received a straight red card in the 85th minute during Arsenal's Carabao Cup match against Fleetwood Town on Tuesday, leading to a shock loss. The teenager reacted angrily after being heavily challenged by Fleetwood's Harrison Neal and was dismissed from the game. Despite an appeal by Arsenal, the Football Association rejected it, resulting in Dowman missing three matches.
After the incident, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, warned Dowman that "we are not in Disneyland," emphasizing that he expects the same level of discipline from him as any other first-team player. This comes amid growing concerns about discipline issues within the team, with some pundits criticizing Arteta's reaction on the touchline for being too harsh towards a young player facing tough physical challenges.
