Arsenal to Appeal Max Dowman's Red Card After Sending Off Against Fleetwood Town
The youngster was dismissed for kicking out at Fleetwood defender Harrison Neal
TL;DR
- Arsenal confirmed they will appeal Max Dowman's red card issued during the League Cup match against Fleetwood Town.
- Fleetwood Town, a League Two side, secured a surprise victory over Arsenal on penalties.
- Dowman was sent off after a challenge by Fleetwood's Harrison Neal, with the referee deeming it a kick-out.
- Mikel Arteta stated that the team was prepared for the emotional aspects of the game but lacked the ability to create larger margins of victory.
- Martin Odegaard called the exit frustrating and emphasized the need for the squad to bounce back ahead of their next match against Liverpool.
- Arteta congratulated Fleetwood and described the loss as a 'really sad day' for Arsenal, despite acknowledging the players' effort.