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Arsenal fail with appeal against Dowman's red card
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The FA upheld Dowman's red card for violent conduct; the 16-year-old will miss three domestic matches.
Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card has been dismissed by the FA. The 16-year-old was sent off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup penalty defeat to League Two Fleetwood Town for kicking out at Harrison Neal after a heavy tackle. Referee Michael Salisbury judged the reaction to be violent conduct, resulting in a straight red card. The FA's independent commission rejected Arsenal's claims of wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment. Dowman will now serve a three-game suspension, missing Arsenal's upcoming domestic fixtures against Liverpool, Hull and Newcastle.
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- Max Dowman to miss three games after Arsenal's red card appeal rejectedThe Guardian
- Arsenal's Dowman gets 3-game ban for red card after appeal rejectedESPN
- Max Dowman appeal verdict: Arsenal fail in bid to overturn red card against FleetwoodThe Independent
- Arsenal dealt major blow as Max Dowman red card appeal verdict issuedEvening Standard
- Dowman to miss three matches after appeal rejectedBBC Sport
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