Arsenal will be without Max Dowman for three domestic matches after an independent commission dismissed the club’s appeal against his red card at Fleetwood Town.
The Football Association confirmed on Thursday that Arsenal’s claims of wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment for the 16-year-old had both been rejected. Dowman was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Salisbury in the 85th minute of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup fourth-round tie. After a heavy challenge from Fleetwood midfielder Harrison Neal left the pair tangled on the ground, Dowman’s foot made contact with Neal as he reacted.
