"Mikel Arteta isn't taking any chances. He's bringing him on because he believes he's going to change the game. He's not in this to try to win awards or say 'I was the one to bring Max Dowman on'. He couldn't care less if he was 16 or 66. He was bringing him on to win the game."
"The England Under-19 international, making his seventh appearance for the club, has shown he clearly has the talent - but that is not the only concern when it comes to a prodigious talent so young. The question now is how can the Gunners continue to develop and take care of the youngster."
"Dowman is still at school and due to sit his GCSE exams this summer. He has to get changed in a separate room to his team-mates going into the main changing room for team-talks."
Max Dowman made Premier League history by becoming the youngest goalscorer at 16 years and 73 days during Arsenal's 2-0 win against Everton. The substitute scored into an empty net in injury time after Everton's keeper came forward for a set-piece. Dowman also assisted Viktor Gyokeres' opening goal in the 89th minute. His performance contributed to Arsenal extending their lead over Manchester City to nine points following City's 1-1 draw with West Ham. Manager Mikel Arteta has carefully managed Dowman's development, making seven appearances across competitions. The youngster remains at school and must follow specific regulations for under-18 players in professional football, including separate changing facilities and exam accommodations.
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