Report: Arsenal to appeal Dowman’s red card

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Arsenal plans to appeal the straight red card given to Max Dowman in their recent loss to Fleetwood Town, according to reports from The Sun and The Telegraph cited by Arseblog News. Dowman was given the red card for kicking out at Harrison Neal after Neal made a two-footed challenge on Dowman. The incident occurred with five minutes remaining in the game. Arsenal's decision to appeal is likely driven by the potential three-game ban for Dowman.

The red card incident involved a reaction by Dowman that was described as naive, with some questioning whether it constituted 'violent conduct'. Most Arsenal players focused on protecting Dowman rather than escalating the situation. Manager Arteta's initial reaction to Dowman was not sympathetic, though it's possible his view softened upon reviewing the incident.

The potential ban for Dowman includes missing games against Liverpool, Hull, and Newcastle, though he remains eligible to play in the Champions League against Slavia Prague. Arsenal is hopeful that Christos Tzolis will return to full training soon, easing some of the pressure on their roster. Additionally, Noni Madueke was out of the recent game due to an ankle injury, adding to Arsenal's concerns with Bukayo Saka already sidelined.