From Malay Mail · · 1m 20s
Dowman grabs his Arsenal chance
Max Dowman scored twice and set up another goal as Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 in the League Cup.
In brief
Max Dowman scored twice and set up another goal as Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 in the League Cup. Dowman looks ready for bigger Arsenal minutes, but Arteta wants his rise managed with care. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Dowman takes over
Mikel Arteta praised Max Dowman after the 16-year-old drove Arsenal to a 4-2 League Cup win over Ipswich at Portman Road.
“Mikel Arteta hailed the “unbelievable” Max Dowman”
A ruthless return
Dowman made his first appearance of the season count with two goals and an assist in the third round tie.
“the 16-year-old seized his chance with two goals and an assist”
Carefully held back
Arteta had used Dowman sparingly this term, leaving him as an unused substitute more than once before giving him minutes against Ipswich.
“he will have his minutes and he will have to earn them”
The Messi comparison
Dowman broke through at 15 last season, when Arteta compared him to Lionel Messi. In March, he became the youngest Premier League scorer ever against Everton.
Arteta saw magic
Even with Arsenal stacked with senior talent, Arteta could not hide his excitement about Dowman’s style after the Ipswich display.
“he’s unpredictable, he can go either way, so fluid”
Still only 16
Dowman finished his GCSE exams after last season and is still being eased into senior football. Arteta wants Arsenal to protect his development.
“we want to develop him and we need to look after him”
Arsenal keep rolling
The win kept Arsenal perfect across the Premier League, Champions League and League Cup this season, with Brighton next before the international break.
“we are doing it”
The bottom line
Dowman looks ready for bigger Arsenal minutes, but Arteta wants his rise managed with care.
