Arsenal to appeal teenager Dowman's red card
Arsenal will appeal the straight red card shown to 16-year-old Max Dowman in the 85th minute of Tuesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Fleetwood Town. The match ended 1-1 and Fleetwood won 5-3 on penalties, with Conor Haughey scoring the decisive kick. Dowman was sent off for kicking out at Harrison Neal after a heavy challenge. Arsenal must submit appeal paperwork by 13:00 GMT on Thursday. The card is Dowman's second this month, after one for England's Under-19s.
Key facts
- Arsenal face Liverpool on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
- Dowman is expected to be suspended for the Liverpool match.
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Why it matters
A red card for a 16-year-old carries a suspension that affects Arsenal's upcoming Premier League fixtures.
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