Arsenal to launch Max Dowman red card appeal after Fleetwood defeat

Arsenal will appeal 16-year-old Dowman's red card from Tuesday's Carabao Cup loss to Fleetwood, hoping to have him available for Sunday's trip to Liverpool.

Arsenal lost 1-1 to League Two side Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday before losing on penalties. Teenager Max Dowman was sent off in the 85th minute for kicking out at Harrison Neal following a physical tackle. The club will lodge an appeal with the FA before Thursday's 1pm deadline, aiming to overturn the dismissal and have the 16-year-old available for Sunday's Premier League match at Liverpool. Fleetwood's Conor Haughey scored the winning penalty after Bruno Guimaraes missed for Arsenal. Captain Martin Odegaard said the team must move on quickly from the shock defeat and focus on maintaining their title challenge.