Dermot Gallagher predicts outcome of Arsenal’s Max Dowman appeal

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher predicts that Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card will fail. The 16-year-old was sent off during Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat against Fleetwood Town after kicking out in retaliation to a heavy challenge by Harrison Neal. Arsenal is submitting appeal paperwork ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool.

Gallagher stated on Sky Sports that Dowman showed clear aggressive intent to retaliate, justifying the dismissal despite comparisons to an incident involving Cole Palmer. If the appeal is unsuccessful, Dowman will face a three-match domestic ban against Liverpool, Hull, and Newcastle, while remaining eligible for Champions League fixtures.