Max Dowman red card leaves Arsenal in crisis for Liverpool clash in blow for Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces an attacking crisis ahead of facing Liverpool after teenager Max Dowman was sent off against Fleetwood Town. Dowman received a red card for violent conduct after kicking out at Harrison Neal, leaving Arsenal defeated on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The dismissal triggers a three-match suspension, eliminating Dowman as an option for the upcoming weekend fixture.

The suspension worsens Arsenal's frontline issues, with Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis both sidelined through injury. Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke remain the only natural wide options available, forcing Arteta to consider alternative solutions such as moving Kai Havertz or Martin Odegaard out wide against Liverpool.