Arsenal boss Arteta fires ‘Disneyland’ warning at Dowman after red card
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Summary
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his stern response after 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off in Arsenal’s League Cup loss to fourth-tier Fleetwood. Arteta said he must be direct with Dowman while protecting and supporting him, and described the sending-off as disappointing after what he called reckless tackles against the teenager.Key Facts
- Arsenal drew 1-1 with Fleetwood in normal time before losing 5-3 on penalties in the League Cup fourth round.
- Dowman was sent off five minutes before the end of normal time for aiming a kick toward Harrison Neal.
- Arsenal’s appeal against Dowman’s red card and punishment failed.
- Dowman began an immediate three-game ban for violent conduct.
- Arteta said he expects Dowman to earn his place like every other player.
- Arteta said Dowman had also been sent off while playing for England Under-19s that month.
- Arteta said he had no personal issues with Dowman and was disappointed by the decision.
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