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Mikel Arteta explains angry reaction to Max Dowman after Arsenal red card

It is a second red card in the same month for the youngster…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:21 PM
Mikel Arteta explains angry reaction to Max Dowman after Arsenal red card
Key Things to Know
  • Mikel Arteta addressed his angry reaction to Max Dowman following the teenager's late red card against Fleetwood.
  • Dowman was sent off for kicking out at Harrison Neal five minutes before the end of the match.
  • Fleetwood defeated Arsenal on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time in the Carabao Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed his furious touchline reaction to Max Dowman after the teenager was sent off against Fleetwood. Dowman received a straight red card for kicking out at Harrison Neal with five minutes remaining in the match. When asked about his exchange with the 16-year-old, Arteta stated that he told him something they had already discussed before the match.

The dismissal marked Dowman's second red card in October, having previously been sent off while playing for England's Under-19 squad. Arsenal went on to lose the Carabao Cup tie on penalties to League Two side Fleetwood following a 1-1 draw in regular time.

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