Arsenal Wonderkid Max Dowman Shatters Club History with Stunning Carabao Cup Breakthrough

Max Dowman has etched his name into Arsenal's record books by becoming the club's youngest-ever starter after being selected in Mikel Arteta's starting eleven for the Carabao Cup fourth round clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The young talent has already accumulated three senior appearances totaling 54 minutes for Arsenal this season following a standout preseason showing, with two outings coming in Premier League action and another in the Carabao Cup third round triumph over Port Vale.

Manager Arteta has implemented wholesale changes from Saturday's Premier League success against Crystal Palace for Wednesday's cup encounter with Brighton, with Dowman earning his maiden start at the senior level.

By featuring in the starting lineup, Dowman establishes himself as the youngest starter in Arsenal's storied history at merely 15 years and 302 days old, surpassing the previous benchmark held by academy product Jack Porter from last season's Carabao Cup—the keeper made his senior bow against Bolton Wanderers aged 16 years and 72 days.

Dowman, anticipated to secure his long-term future with Arsenal, already holds the distinction of being the second-youngest Premier League debutant in history, trailing only clubmate Ethan Nwaneri, and may establish numerous additional milestones before the 2025–26 campaign reaches its conclusion.

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