Arsenal are appealing Max Dowman’s red card from their shock defeat against Fleetwood on penalties in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
The 16-year-old was given his marching orders after reacting aggressively to a heavy tackle by Harrison Neal.
Dowman was fortunate not to be injured by the challenge but then kicked out at the midfielder and was scolded by Mikel Arteta as he skulked off the pitch.
His ban applies for the next three games, meaning he is set to miss fixtures against Liverpool on Sunday and then Hull and Newcastle, all in the Premier League.
The Gunners have until 1pm on Thursday to
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