Arsenal right to appeal Dowman red

Arsenal are reportedly set to appeal the red card shown to 16-year-old Max Dowman during Tuesday evening's match against Fleetwood Town. The blogger Arseblog argues that Arsenal are fully justified in challenging the dismissal, asserting that Dowman's minor retaliation did not meet the regulatory threshold for violent conduct. The author believes the resulting three-match suspension is overly harsh and unfair.

Arseblog suggests the appeal should at least result in a reduced suspension, while noting Arsenal's current lack of wide attacking options due to injuries to Christos Tzolis, Bukayo Saka, and Noni Madueke ahead of their upcoming trip to Anfield. The writer also criticizes Mikel Arteta's heated touchline reaction toward the teenager.