Arsenal take immediate Max Dowman action after Mikel Arteta snapped at wonderkid
Arsenal will appeal the red card issued to Max Dowman during the Gunners' humiliating loss to Fleetwood Town. The 16-year-old was sent off late in proceedings against the League Two outfit before they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup. Dowman was caught lashing out by the referee after a robust tackle, which sparked a mass confrontation at Highbury. Dowman was shown the first red card of his club career and now faces a three-match domestic suspension for violent conduct.
TL;DR
- Arsenal will appeal the red card given to 16-year-old Max Dowman.
- Dowman was sent off for violent conduct after a tackle during the Carabao Cup match against Fleetwood Town.
- The club needs to submit an appeal to the FA by Thursday afternoon.
- Manager Mikel Arteta was non-committal about the red card incident.
- Pundit Paul Merson criticized Arteta's reaction to Dowman's dismissal, citing the player's age.
- Dowman has made 13 appearances for Arsenal and scored a notable goal against Everton.
- Arsenal was eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing to Fleetwood Town in a penalty shootout.