Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has continue to prove he has what it takes to play at the highest level as the 16-year-old achieve more milestone.
Dowman netted twice in Arsenal’s 4-2 win over Ipswich in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash at Portman Road. His goal contribution saw him become the second 16-year-old to score two goals in a game for a Premier League side across all competitions.
Dowman’s heroics sees him join Wayne Rooney on the exclusive list following his League Cup double for Everton against Wrexham in October 2002.
The teenager registered his second and third goals for the Gunners at senior level with fans left purring by his opener on the night.
Max Dowman scores Arsenal’s third goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match against Ipswich Town. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Victory saw Arsenal book a place in the Carabao Cup fourth round but the night belonged to Dowman who wrote yet another piece of footballing history.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for his youngster, saying post-match: “When the game opens up a little bit he’s incredible at carrying the ball, eliminating players, dribbling and finishing action.
”It was a joy to watch him.
Commenting on Dowman’s technique for his first goal, Arteta said: “Unbelievable. That’s the thing that he can do. He’s so unpredictable. He can go either way.
”He stops you, accelerates, changes direction. He’s so fluid and so nice to watch as well. The left footer is even nicer to watch. He was silk.”
Dowman was left out of the squad for last Saturday’s 2-0 win at Sunderland, however, his performance at Ipswich will give Arteta something to worry about.
Arsenal are back in action this weekend when they travel to Brighton on Saturday afternoon aiming to continue their 100 per cent start to the season.
