Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivered a blunt message to youngster Max Dowman after the club's appeal against a red card was rejected following their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Fleetwood Town.
"We are not in Disneyland!" Arteta said, emphasizing the need for discipline and realism after the disciplinary setback. The match took place on October 30, 2026, with Arsenal advancing in the competition despite the incident involving Dowman.
The failed appeal means Dowman will serve the resulting suspension, and Arteta's comments underscore his expectation that players understand the consequences of their actions on the pitch.
