Arsenal's Max Dowman lifts his shirt over his mouth after being sent off against Fleetwood in the Carabao CupImage source, Getty Images
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Max Dowman made his second start of the season against Fleetwood

ByJoe RindlBBC Sport journalist
  • Published19 minutes ago

Arsenal's Max Dowman will miss three matches after an appeal against his sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup loss at Fleetwood was rejected.

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.