‘We’re not in Disneyland’ – Arteta sends Dowman warning following red card
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5-second readThe Arsenal teenager was sent off against Fleetwood on Tuesday night.
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Mikel Arteta has warned Max Dowman that Premier League football is not like taking a trip to a theme park after the Arsenal teenager was sent off in midweek.
The 16-year-old was shown a red card for kicking out at Fleetwood Town’s Harrison Neal following a hefty challenge in the 85th minute of the League Cup last-16 tie, which the Gunners lost on penalties after drawing 1-1 in normal time.
The incident came just weeks after the youngster was given his marching orders while playing for the England U19’s. Arteta was widely criticised for his immediate reaction to the red card, berating Dowman as he walked off the pitch, but the Arsenal boss defended himself during Friday’s press conference.
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GOAL · reported · 2026-10-30 18:33 UTC
‘We are not in Disneyland!’ - Arteta issues blunt warning to Dowman after red card appeal fails ↗
Mikel Arteta has passionately defended his harsh reaction towards Max Dowman after Arsenal's appeal against the teenager's Carabao Cup red card was dismissed. The Gunners boss insists the 16-year-old must learn the brutal realities of senio
The Football Faithful · reported · 2026-10-30 16:22 UTC
‘We’re not in Disneyland’ – Arteta sends Dowman warning following red card ↗
The Arsenal teenager was sent off against Fleetwood on Tuesday night.
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