‘To be that precise, that’s something difficult to imagine’
Riccardo Calafiori praises 16-year-old but asks for patience
Mikel Arteta believes Max Dowman’s emergence has inspired the rest of Arsenal’s players and will benefit their quest for silverware this season.
Dowman became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history after coming on as a substitute in the 2‑0 win against Everton on Saturday. Arsenal stretched their lead at the top of the table over Manchester City to nine points.
The 16-year-old, who became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League when facing Slavia Prague during the league stage in November, is likely to be on the bench again for the second leg of their last-16 tie against Bayer Leverkusen despite the continued absence of Martin Ødegaard. Arteta is hopeful of the Norway midfielder returning for the Carabao Cup final against City on Sunday.
