Arteta explains reaction to Dowman red card with club expected to appeal
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8-second readMikel Arteta has explained his reaction to Max Dowman as the 16-year-old went down the tunnel after being sent off in Arsenal's shock Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town.

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Mikel Arteta has explained his reaction to Max Dowman as the 16-year-old went down the tunnel after being sent off in Arsenal's shock Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town.
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Sky Sports · reported · 2026-10-28 11:21 UTC
Arteta explains reaction to Dowman red card with club expected to appeal ↗
Mikel Arteta has explained his reaction to Max Dowman as the 16-year-old went down the tunnel after being sent off in Arsenal's shock Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town.
Playmakerstats · reported · 2026-10-28 09:41 UTC
Arteta’s cold reaction and Dowman’s red card seal Arsenal’s humiliation ↗
Arsenal’s Carabao Cup exit to League Two Fleetwood Town was a deeply disappointing night for the Premier League champions.Despite dominating possession with 78% and registering 26 shots, Arsenal were held...
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