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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his reaction to 16-year-old Max Dowman's red card during a League Cup match against Fleetwood Town, emphasizing the need for young players to handle the pressures of elite football. Dowman, who will miss the upcoming match against Liverpool, was sent off for retaliation against a tackle by Harrison Neal. Arteta expressed disappointment over the red card, stating that Dowman must learn to manage physical challenges without reacting. Arsenal's appeal to the Football Association to overturn the red card was dismissed. Arteta highlighted the importance of setting high standards for young players like Dowman, who has already made significant achievements in his young career.
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