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Max Dowman, 15, Sets Arsenal U21 Scoring Record as Club Maps His Next Steps

Arsenal are steering his development with U21 minutes to keep him sharp for possible senior cup opportunities.

Overview

  • Dowman became Arsenal’s youngest Premier League 2 scorer at 15 years, 263 days with a goal on his first competitive U21 start at Meadow Park on September 20, surpassing Reiss Nelson’s mark.
  • Arsenal U21s beat Wolves 3-2 after trailing by two, with Andre Harriman-Annous scoring in the 59th minute and a 90+9 penalty, and Dowman equalizing in the 65th minute.
  • He played 74 minutes for the U21s, a selection that effectively ruled him out of the first team’s match against Manchester City the following day.
  • The midfielder has already appeared for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, debuting against Leeds and coming on at Liverpool after an eye-catching preseason.
  • Reporting suggests Arsenal will keep prioritizing U21 games for regular minutes while considering Dowman for Carabao Cup rotation at Port Vale, with Harriman-Annous also pushing for a debut after his brace.