Mikel Arteta criticizes Max Dowman's red card
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- Arsenal were eliminated from the League Cup by Fleetwood Town.
- Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over Max Dowman's dismissal.
- This marks the second recent red card for the 16-year-old.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has voiced his frustration following his team's League Cup exit at the hands of fourth-tier side Fleetwood Town. The Gunners were eliminated after a penalty shootout loss three days prior.
Arteta was particularly critical of 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman, who was sent off in the 85th minute. Addressing the incident, the Spanish coach remarked that the team is not at Disneyland.
This dismissal represents the second time the young prospect has been shown a red card recently, following a previous expulsion during an England U-19 match.