Overview

• Dowman started for Arsenal U21s against Wolverhampton on Saturday and scored in a late comeback win.
• His goal set a club mark as the youngest Arsenal player to score in Premier League 2, surpassing Reiss Nelson’s previous record.
• The outing was his first competitive start at U21 level this season after weeks in first-team training and matchday squads.
• This U21 appearance effectively rules him out of inclusion for Arsenal’s senior squad against Manchester City on Sunday.
• Reporting cites tight senior squad space under Premier League rules and returning options such as Piero Hincapié, Christian Nørgaard and potentially Ben White, with possible availability for Martin Ødegaard or Bukayo Saka also easing the need to include a 15-year-old.