Arsenal dealt major blow as Max Dowman red card appeal verdict issued

Arsenal's appeal of Max Dowman's red card from the Carabao Cup loss to Fleetwood Town has been dismissed; the winger will serve a three-match ban.

Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card dismissal in Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash against Fleetwood Town has been rejected by an independent FA commission. The young winger was sent off in the second half after an incident with Fleetwood defender Harrison Neal near the touchline, with referee Michael Salisbury judging that Dowman had kicked out. The Gunners contested the decision, but the commission upheld the dismissal and confirmed Dowman will serve a three-match suspension. The loss itself was a shock result for the Premier League champions, who were beaten on penalties after Viktor Gyokeres equalised Aaron Loupalo-Bi's first-half opener, with Bruno Guimarães missing the decisive spot-kick.