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Dowman's dad slams coach for taking credit in Arsenal wonderkid's rise

The father of Arsenal starlet Max Dowman has launched a stinging public attack on a youth coach for allegedly "cashing in" on his son's record-breaking success. Following Dowman’s historic goal against Everton, tensions boiled over on social media regarding who truly deserves credit for the 16-year-old’s development. The dispute has highlighted the intense scrutiny facing the Premier League’s youngest-ever goalscorer.

Henry warns Arsenal over Dowman

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry revealed his physical reaction to seeing Max Dowman find the net, admitting the youngster's performance left him stunned. Dowman, aged just 16, scored his first ever Premier League goal after a remarkable solo run that saw him beat two Everton defenders before finishing past Jordan Pickford to seal a vital 2-0 win.

Arteta tells Dowman his goal 'isn't relevant anymore'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged teenage sensation Max Dowman to remain grounded following his historic Premier League goal against Everton at the weekend. As the Gunners prepare to host Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow in their Champions League last-16 second leg, following a 1-1 draw in Germany, the coach insists past achievements matter little as focus turns to the future.

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Lineker likens Ngumoha to Mbappe & talks up Dowman talent

Gary Lineker has hailed the "enormous potential" of Premier League starlets Rio Ngumoha and Max Dowman, claiming the teenage duo represent the direct attacking profile England has long been "crying out" for. Following a historic weekend that saw Dowman break goalscoring records for Arsenal and Ngumoha shine for Liverpool, the former England captain expressed his excitement at the fearless approach shown by the next generation.

Dowman & Ngumoha are too special for Tuchel to ignore

Thomas Tuchel will name his England squad for the March internationals on Friday, with the Three Lions reconvening for the final time before the end of the 2025-26 club season. This, effectively, will be the last chance for those on the fringes of the squad to impress without immediate fear of losing their World Cup place. But it will also be Tuchel's last opportunity to experiment with systems and players he thinks could help win the trophy.

"Apart from Messi, I haven't seen anyone else leave their opponents standing like that"

Since Saturday, Max Dowman has been the youngest Premier League goalscorer of all time. The hype surrounding the Arsenal teenager knows no bounds.

Dowman earns 'big' Messi comparison after making PL history

Chelsea legend John Terry was left in awe of Max Dowman’s impactful cameo against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. With Mikel Arteta’s side locked in a tense battle, the 16-year-old was introduced with just 16 minutes remaining and immediately changed the complexion of the game. He provided the spark for Viktor Gyokeres’ 89th-minute opener before scoring a stunning solo goal in stoppage time.

Arteta reveals Dowman instructions in dramatic Arsenal win

Arsenal moved nine points clear at the Premier League summit following a late 2-0 win over Everton, but the talk of north London remains Max Dowman's sensational cameo. Given the freedom by Mikel Arteta to provide a game-winning spark, the 16-year-old bypassed title-race nerves to break down a stubborn Toffees side, forcing a mistake for Viktor Gyokeres' opener before adding a second himself.

Gyokeres 'so happy' as Dowman breaks Arsenal record

Arsenal continues to lead the way at the top of the Premier League table after a hard-fought victory over Everton, but the headlines were stolen by 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman. The Hale End product became the youngest-ever goalscorer in the history of the competition after coming off the bench to seal a late win for Mikel Arteta’s side, much to the delight of his team-mate Viktor Gyokeres.

Dowman can do it against the world's best, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta praised Max Dowman after the 16-year-old became the Premier League’s youngest scorer in a 2-0 win over Everton. The Spaniard revealed his "gut feeling" to play the wonderkid because he proves he can do it against 'the best in the world' every day in training. The historic win moves the Gunners 10 points clear at the top of the table.

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Incredible Max Dowman! Arsenal gem makes history with a solo run

The Gunners are celebrating three points and a very special talent: Max Dowman sets a new record against Everton.

'Phenomenal' Dowman earns special praise for stunning Arsenal impact

The Emirates witnessed history as Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman became the youngest-ever Premier League scorer with a solo run to seal a 2-0 win against Everton. Ex-Chelsea star Pat Nevin hailed the historic feat as a "beautiful moment of football," claiming the teenager's phenomenal impact could define Arsenal’s entire title-winning season.

Dowman makes history in Arsenal win over Everton

The Emirates witnessed history on Saturday as Arsenal beat Everton 2-0. Wonderkid Max Dowman became the youngest-ever Premier League scorer with a stunning solo run to seal the win, moving the Gunners 10 points clear at the top ahead of Manchester City's game later in the evening. The historic feat by the teenager puts massive pressure on their rivals as Mikel Arteta’s side continue the title charge.

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Arteta hails record-breaker Dowman after Mansfield win

Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride after watching his Arsenal side navigate a tricky FA Cup fifth-round encounter against Mansfield Town. While the Gunners required a late intervention from substitute Eberechi Eze to secure their passage, the headlines belonged to 16-year-old starlet Max Dowman, who returned from an ankle injury to deliver a man-of-the-match performance at Field Hill.

Arsenal make history as Dowman starts in youthful FA Cup XI

Mikel Arteta handed a historic start to 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman for Arsenal’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Mansfield Town. The Hale End graduate became the youngest player to ever start a match in the competition for the Gunners.

Eze saves subpar Arsenal after massive Mansfield scare

Arsenal just about did enough to edge past League One side Mansfield Town in the FA Cup fifth round, running out 2-1 winners on the road on Saturday. Mikel Arteta made several changes to his starting XI and initially lined them up in a 3-5-2 formation with wingers in lieu of wing-backs, which only emboldened their ambitious hosts. Nevertheless, goals in either half helped see the Gunners into the hat for the quarter-finals.

Frequently asked questions

: Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.
: Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.
: The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.
: The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.
: Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.
: Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.
: Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.
: Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.

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