Sky Sports · October 27, 2026

Merson critical of Arteta's reaction to Dowman after red

Paul Merson criticized Mikel Arteta's response to Max Dowman's red card dismissal during Arsenal's EFL Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town. Merson felt Arteta's reaction did not adequately address the severity of the incident.

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Merson critical of Arteta's reaction to Dowman after red

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