Arsenal lose appeal against Dowman red card in shock Fleetwood defeat

Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman’s red card in their stunning League Cup loss at Fleetwood after an independent commission ruled against the Premier League champions.
The teenage rising star was sent off for kicking out at Harrison Neal following a strong challenge in the 85th minute of the tie, which the Gunners lost on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal appealed but England’s governing Football Association announced Thursday an independent commission had dismissed claims of both wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment for Dowman.
The 16-year-old Dowman will now begin an immediate three-game ban for violent conduct, starting with Arsenal’s match away to Li...