Overview

• Mikel Arteta confirmed Dowman’s inclusion for the Carabao Cup trip to Vale Park, with the 15-year-old expected to feature off the bench or potentially start.
• A starting berth would make Dowman Arsenal’s youngest-ever first-team starter, surpassing Jack Porter’s mark from last season.
• Dowman has impressed with two Premier League cameos, including winning a penalty on debut against Leeds, and he recently stepped up to England Under-19s and became Arsenal Under-21s’ youngest scorer.
• Noni Madueke is facing roughly six to eight weeks out with a knee injury, a development reported by The Athletic that opens selection opportunities for academy players.
• Arteta outlined strict welfare measures for Dowman covering schooling, diet, sleep and training load, noting the youngster’s resilience after rough treatment in senior training and in an England Under-19 match.