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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta called out for reaction to Max Dowman red card

Arteta has been reluctant to address the situation…

By Tashan Deniran-Alleyne · Standard

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:37 PM

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Paul Merson criticized Mikel Arteta for angrily berating 16-year-old Max Dowman following his red card.
Dowman was sent off for appearing to kick out at Harrison Neal late in the match.
Arsenal suffered a Carabao Cup upset loss on penalties to League Two side Fleetwood Town after a 1-1 draw.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faced criticism from former player Paul Merson for his angry reaction toward 16-year-old Max Dowman following the teenager's red card against Fleetwood Town. Dowman was sent off for appearing to kick out at Harrison Neal during a Carabao Cup match that ended 1-1, which Arsenal subsequently lost on penalties to the League Two side.

Merson argued on Sky Sports that Arteta should have offered support rather than berating the youngster. Arteta explained his frustration to BBC Radio 5 Live, noting the two had previously discussed discipline prior to the match.

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