Max Dowman, 16, received a straight red card in Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town. The young midfielder was sent off in the 85th minute after reacting to a heavy challenge. Arsenal have confirmed they will appeal the decision. Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch claimed the Gunners' stars did not handle the loss well. Mikel Arteta admitted the defeat was "a very sad day" for the club. The incident has sparked debate over the severity of the red card. Dowman became the youngest player in English football history to be shown a straight red card. Arteta criticized his handling of the situation during the match. The appeal will assess whether the sending-off was justified. Fleetwood's victory remains a major upset in the competition. The club has not commented on the appeal process. The incident highlights tensions in the match. The red card has drawn attention from fans and analysts. The outcome could impact Arsenal's future fixtures. The case will be reviewed by the FA. The decision has raised questions about youth player discipline. The match ended in a shock 2-1 victory for Fleetwood. The result has stunned the football community. The appeal is expected to be resolved soon.