Arsenal will be without Max Dowman for their next three matches after an appeal against his sending-off in Tuesday's loss at Fleetwood was rejected by the relevant disciplinary authority.
Dowman was dismissed during the fixture at Fleetwood, and the club subsequently lodged an appeal against the decision. That appeal has now been turned down, leaving the suspension to stand.
The ruling means Dowman will serve a three-match ban and will be unavailable for selection for Arsenal’s immediate upcoming fixtures. The club will need to make alterations to its matchday squad as it prepares for those games.
It is not yet clear whether Arsenal will seek further recourse, and the club has not provided extra detail about the decision or its plans going forward. The team will now refocus on its remaining schedule without Dowman in contention.