"The attacking midfield or the right-sided-eight role has been a problem position for Arsenal for large parts of this season. Martin Odegaard is the main man there, but injuries have troubled him all campaign, and his form has not been great either. Eberechi Eze is the other option in that role, but apart from his two brilliant performances against Tottenham Hotspur, he has had his problems too."
"The 16-year-old created two chances and had five shots at goal. He could've easily scored twice but was denied by good saves from the goalkeeper. That performance must act as a real message to Arteta that Dowman is ready for the big stage. Yes, he is too young to play every game, but he is more than good enough to get a few minutes here and there."
"With many games still to come, we think the Arsenal boss must start using Dowman in midfield - even if it is only off the bench more often than not. That, in our opinion, will solve the issue the Gunners have been facing in that position."
Arsenal defeated Mansfield Town with goals from Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, though the performance was not their best. Max Dowman, a 16-year-old, earned the player of the match award despite not scoring. Deployed in Martin Odegaard's attacking midfield position, Dowman created two chances and had five shots, nearly scoring twice but denied by goalkeeper saves. Arsenal has struggled with consistency in this position due to Odegaard's injuries and form issues, and Eze's inconsistency outside of standout performances. Dowman's display suggests he is capable of contributing meaningfully and should receive more playing time, particularly off the bench, to address the team's positional challenges.
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