# Arteta tells Dowman to meet Arsenal standards after ban appeal fails

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/we-are-not-in-disneyland-arteta-warns-dowman-of-arsenals-demands/
- Published: 2026-10-30T15:44:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T16:27:17+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/30/max-dowman-red-card-suspension-mikel-arteta-arsenal-fleetwood-liverpool-premier-league
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, Markets, Sport

## Key points

- Dowman’s appeal against a three-match suspension was rejected.
- Arteta says the teenager must learn from repeat red cards.
- The 16-year-old will miss Arsenal’s next three matches.

## Summary

Mikel Arteta has told 16-year-old Max Dowman he must meet Arsenal’s standards after the teenager was sent off against Fleetwood and his appeal against a three-match ban was rejected. Dowman became the youngest player sent off in League Cup history as Arsenal were knocked out by the League Two side, prompting Arteta to stress that young players must learn from mistakes.

Arteta said he was disappointed by the appeal decision and believed Dowman was fortunate to avoid a broken foot after reckless tackles. He has spoken to the forward, who was also sent off for England Under-19s last month, about his responsibilities and the consequences of repeat offences. Dowman will miss Sunday’s trip to Liverpool and matches against Hull and Newcastle; Bukayo Saka is expected to be out until after the international break, while Noni Madueke faces a late fitness test.

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