Max Dowman will begin his three-game ban for violent conduct, starting with Arsenal's Premier League match away to Liverpool on Sunday. (EPA Images pic)LONDON: Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their stunning League Cup loss at Fleetwood after an independent commission ruled against the Premier League champions.
The teenage rising star was sent off for kicking out at Harrison Neal following a strong challenge in the 85th minute of the tie, which the Gunners lost on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal appealed but England's governing Football Association announced Thursday an independent commission had dismissed claims of both wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment for Dowman.
