Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by Gunners legend Perry Groves, who has urged Mikel Arteta to nurture the 15-year-old’s talent in the same way Birmingham did with Jude Bellingham. Groves praised the 15-year-old’s unique ability and left-footed grace while calling him a “scary talent” following his impressive pre-season displays.

Arsenal pipped Newcastle to a 3-2 win in Singapore, after 15-year-old Max Dowman won an 83rd minute penalty which was converted by Martin Odegaard.

Arsenal opened their pre-season tour of Asia with a 1-0 win against AC Milan, with Bukayo Saka scoring the only goal in Singapore.

The young Gunner caught the eye as England's Under-17s were held to a 1-1 draw by Belgium in their opening match of the tournament.

Mikel Arteta has promised 15-year-old wonderkid Max Dowman that he will be part of the Arsenal senior squad next season.