The future appears to be bright for Arsenal. Not only in the short-term, with Mikel Arteta’s team four points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but also over the seasons to come. This Carabao Cup meeting with Brighton was a chance for their brightest youngsters to shine,

Later, a lovely drop of the shoulder saw Dowman slip away from a marker before making another burst for the box. As the half ended, he isolated De Cuyper expertly on the touchline before breezing away from him to receive even more applause.

Dowman’s presence in the makes him the youngest starter in the club’s illustrious history at just 15 years and 302 days, beating the previous record set by fellow academy graduate Jack Porter in the Carabao Cup last term—the goalkeeper making his senior debut against Bolton Wanderers at 16 years and 72 days.

Nwaneri gives Mikel Arteta important reminder of what he brings on night when Dowman looks at home on big stage

Max Dowman made Arsenal history in midweek after being handed his first ever start in the 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Brighton. In doing so, he became the club’s youngest ever starter – another remarkable milestone for Mikel Arteta’s youthful side.

Max Dowman and Andre Harriman-Annous make their first Arsenal starts as Mikel Arteta makes 10 changes for our Carabao Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman is seemingly in contention to feature for the side in their upcoming Carabao Cup clash with Brighton. The 15-year-old has already played a role for the Gunners this season, after impressing Mikel Arteta in senior training.