Overview
- Arsenal beat Brighton 2-0 in the fourth round to reach the Carabao Cup last eight, with Ethan Nwaneri opening the scoring and Bukayo Saka sealing it late.
- Max Dowman, aged 15 years and 302 days, became the club’s youngest-ever starter and led the match with nine attempted dribbles and a game-high nine duels won.
- Nwaneri’s goal followed a slick move triggered by Mikel Merino’s backheel and a precise pass from Myles Lewis‑Skelly.
- Mikel Arteta made 10 changes to his XI and handed a senior debut to 17-year-old Andre Harriman‑Annous, whose saved shot led to Saka’s rebound finish.
- The victory extended Arsenal’s winning run and sixth straight clean sheet, as Arteta praised Dowman’s composure and stressed a carefully managed pathway for the teenager.