Arsenal appeal fails as Dowman receives three-match ban
Sport · First reported 30 Oct, 15:44 · Updated 17:06
Arsenal’s appeal against Max Dowman’s red card and suspension was rejected, leaving the 16-year-old set to miss three matches. Mikel Arteta said Dowman must learn to handle elite football’s demands; he also criticized the challenge that preceded the dismissal.
- An independent commission rejected Arsenal’s appeal, upholding Dowman’s three-match suspension after he was sent off in the League Cup defeat at Fleetwood.
- Arteta said he had spoken with Dowman about the responsibilities and consequences involved in playing at the highest level, and denied there was a rift between them.
- Dowman is due to miss Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool and matches against Hull and Newcastle; Arteta also gave updates on several players’ fitness.
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- Player
- Max Dowman, 16, was sent off in the League Cup match at Fleetwood.
- Appeal
- Arsenal’s appeal was rejected and the three-match ban upheld.
- Suspension
- Dowman was set to miss Liverpool, Hull and Newcastle.
- Match result
- Arsenal lost 5-3 on penalties after drawing 1-1 with Fleetwood.
- Arteta’s stated view
- He said Dowman’s reaction was minimal compared with the challenge he received.
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