Arsenal to appeal against Max Dowman's red card against Fleetwood in Carabao Cup
Max Dowman made his second start of the season against Fleetwood
TL;DR
- Arsenal will appeal the red card issued to Max Dowman.
- The 16-year-old midfielder was sent off in the 85th minute against Fleetwood.
- Dowman received a straight red card after reacting to a challenge by Harrison Neal.
- Contact was made with Neal's foot, though it was not a full kick out.
- The match ended 1-1 before Fleetwood won 5-3 on penalties.
- This is Dowman's second red card this month, having also been sent off for England's U19s.
- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta appeared critical of Dowman as he left the field.