# Dowman grabs his Arsenal chance

> Max Dowman scored twice and set up another goal as Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 in the League Cup.
- Title: Dowman grabs his Arsenal chance · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: max dowman, mikel arteta, arsenal, ipswich, league cup, portman road, premier league, brighton, crystal palace, everton, lionel messi, news
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/16/arteta-hails-unbelievable-dowman-after-teenager-inspires-arsenal-win/235341
- Published: 2026-09-16T08:45:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max dowman, mikel arteta, arsenal, ipswich, league cup, portman road, premier league, brighton, crystal palace, everton, lionel messi, news
## 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
## Key takeaway

Dowman looks ready for bigger Arsenal minutes, but Arteta wants his rise managed with care.