Arsenal is appealing the straight red card shown to 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman during Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Fleetwood. Dowman was dismissed in the 85th minute following a reaction to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood player Harrison Neal, during which his foot made contact with Neal after a reaction. The incident occurred late in a game that ended 1-1 before Fleetwood ultimately secured a 5-3 victory on penalties.
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Arsenal is appealing the straight red card shown to 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman dur…: Arsenal is appealing the straight red card shown to 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman during Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Fleetwood.
Dowman was dismissed in the 85th minute following a reaction to a heavy challenge by Flee…: Dowman was dismissed in the 85th minute following a reaction to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood player Harrison Neal, during which his foot made contact with Neal after a reaction.
The incident occurred late in a game that ended 1-1 before Fleetwood ultimately secured a…: The incident occurred late in a game that ended 1-1 before Fleetwood ultimately secured a 5-3 victory on penalties.
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ByBen Collins
BBC Sport journalist
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Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood.
The 16-year-old midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 85th minute after reacting to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood's Harrison Neal.
Although Dowman did not fully kick out, his foot did make contact with Neal.
The game finished 1-1 before League Two Fleetwood beat the Premier League champions 5-3 on penalties.
It was Dowman's second red card this month having also been sent off while representing England's Under-19s.
As Dowman left the field, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gave him a scathing look and made what appeared to be an angry comment to the youngster.
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