Overview

• Dowman scored from distance in Arsenal U21s’ 2-2 draw with West Ham after shifting the ball onto his right foot despite being left‑footed.
• Arsenal youth analyst Jeorge Bird highlighted a 'significant' defensive contribution from Dowman in the same match.
• The 15-year-old was left out of the senior squad to face West Ham but played the full 90 minutes for the U21s.
• He has trained with Arsenal’s first team since age 14 and has already made three senior appearances, with TBR Football reporting an assist on his Premier League debut against Leeds before featuring against Liverpool.
• Declan Rice praised Dowman’s composure around the senior group, describing him as unusually comfortable for his age.