Arteta faces criticism after 16-year-old Dowman's red card in Carabao Cup loss

Arteta faces criticism after 16-year-old Dowman's red card in Carabao Cup loss

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Arsenal announced it will appeal the straight red card given to 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman during its Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood at Highbury Stadium. Fleetwood Town eliminated the Premier League champions 5-3 on penalties after the match finished 1-1, having taken the lead in the 20th minute, as reported by Sky Sports and The Guardian. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his brief words to Dowman were pre-planned, while former player Paul Merson criticised the interaction, according to Sky Sports.

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Fleetwood Town Arsenal Aaron Loupalo-Bi Mikel Arteta Ilhan Meslier Max Dowman Ceadach O’Neill Matt Lawlor Carabao Cup

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Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood, England

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October 28, 2026
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Arteta faces criticism after 16-year-old Dowman's red card in Carabao Cup loss
Arteta faces criticism after 16-year-old Dowman's red card in Carabao Cup loss

Yahoo Sports • 28 Oct 13:39

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was criticised for his reaction to Max Dowman's dismissal in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Fleetwood Town, with former players saying the response was inappropriate for a teenager.

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Arsenal to appeal Max Dowman's red card in Carabao Cup loss to Fleetwood
Arsenal to appeal Max Dowman's red card in Carabao Cup loss to Fleetwood

BBC • 28 Oct 11:55

Arsenal will contest the dismissal of 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman, who received a straight red for violent conduct in the club's Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood, which ended 1-1 before a penalty shootout.

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Arteta clarifies comments to 16-year-old Dowman after Arsenal's Carabao Cup exit
Arteta clarifies comments to 16-year-old Dowman after Arsenal's Carabao Cup exit

Sky Sports • 28 Oct 01:02

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his brief words to red-carded teenager Max Dowman were pre-planned, while former player Paul Merson criticised the interaction.

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Fleetwood Town eliminates Arsenal on penalties in Carabao Cup upset
Fleetwood Town eliminates Arsenal on penalties in Carabao Cup upset

Sky Sports • 28 Oct 00:17

League Two side Fleetwood Town beat Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, sending the fourth-tier club into the quarter-finals.

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October 27, 2026
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Fleetwood Town eliminates Arsenal on penalties in Carabao Cup upset
Fleetwood Town eliminates Arsenal on penalties in Carabao Cup upset

Sky Sports • 27 Oct 22:32

League Two side Fleetwood Town beat Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, sending the fourth-tier club into the quarter-finals.

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Fleetwood Town Takes Early Lead Against Arsenal in Carabao Cup Fourth Round
Fleetwood Town Takes Early Lead Against Arsenal in Carabao Cup Fourth Round

The Guardian • 27 Oct 20:00

Fleetwood Town scored in the 20th minute to lead Arsenal 1-0 in the Carabao Cup fourth-round match at Highbury Stadium.

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