Overview

• Dowman travelled with Arsenal’s squad to the season opener at Manchester United for experience but was not named among the substitutes.
• Captain Martin Ødegaard said teammates are focused on supporting Dowman and reducing pressure as he learns.
• Mikel Arteta is set to integrate the teenager gradually despite eye-catching pre-season displays against senior opposition.
• The 15-year-old remains in full-time education and requires permission to miss lessons for first-team activities.
• Senior figures have hailed his talent, with Declan Rice calling him the best 15-year-old in the country and an academy coach likening him to Kaka.