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Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?

Arsenal exited the Carabao Cup following a penalty shootout defeat to Fleetwood Town after the match ended 1-1. The Gunners struggled to convert their dominance, managing 78% possession and 26 shots, but were hampered by the dismissal of 16-year-old Max Dowman.

Dowman received a red card for a reaction to a challenge from Harrison Neal, marking his second sending-off this month. Following the incident, manager Mikel Arteta confronted the teenager, noting that the importance of emotional control had been discussed prior to kickoff.

The loss leaves Arsenal facing questions regarding their depth, as injuries to Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, and Noni Madueke forced the manager to rely on the young winger.

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