M. Dowman

Real recognise real! Max Dowman lauds Rio Ngumoha as 'the best' after fellow wonderkid nets 100th-minute winner for Liverpool

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman hailed Rio Ngumoha as "the best" after the Liverpool sensation's last-gasp winner against Newcastle United on Monday. Ngumoha stole the limelight at St James' Park with a brilliant strike to become the youngest Liverpool scorer in Premier League history. Two days earlier, Dowman became the second-youngest player to represent the Gunners in the English top flight.

'Need to give him time' – Martin Odegaard urges caution over Max Dowman but admits Arsenal wonderkid can be 'great player for us'

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has called for patience with 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman despite the youngster’s standout pre-season displays. The teenage midfielder, a Hale End graduate, impressed during the pre-season Asia tour, catching the eye against AC Milan and Newcastle United, but Odegaard believes the prodigy must be eased into senior football carefully.

'Let’s see' – Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal's plans for 15-year-old Max Dowman after teenager wows fans with sparkling pre-season performances

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal’s 15-year-old wonderkid Max Dowman will be given a brief break after an electrifying run of pre-season performances, which have raised expectations of a potential first-team debut this season. The young winger has taken full advantage of the Gunners’ summer friendlies, turning heads with his composure, creativity and attacking flair well beyond his years.