# Arteta warns Dowman ‘we are not in Disneyland’ after red card

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arteta-warns-dowman-we-are-not-in-disneyland-after-red-card/
- Published: 2026-10-30T15:41:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T05:20:03+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c875p940g5v2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, Environment, Football, Markets, Science, Sport

## Key points

- Dowman, 16, was sent off against Fleetwood Town.
- He will serve a three-match ban after the FA upheld Arsenal’s appeal.
- Arteta says he will be judged by the same standards as other players.

## Summary

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says 16-year-old Max Dowman will be held to the same standards as the rest of the first team after being sent off against Fleetwood Town. Arteta said he had warned the teenager about handling provocation before the match and described the Premier League environment as a place where players must meet demanding expectations.

Dowman was dismissed in the 85th minute of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie after reacting to a heavy challenge by Harrison Neal; Arsenal then lost on penalties. He will serve a three-match ban, and the Football Association upheld Arsenal’s appeal. Arteta said he had spoken with Dowman on Thursday and there were “no issues” between them, but added that he was disappointed by the decision and relieved Dowman had not suffered a broken foot.

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