Arsenal fans were left extremely impressed with Max Dowman once again as he made his second senior appearance for the side in a pre-season clash with Newcastle United.
The youngster, who is just 15 years old, has made quite an impression on staff over the past year or so, having featured in senior training under Mikel Arteta.
It’s been clear that, despite his age, the Arsenal boss rates Max Dowman’s prospects quite highly and has given him a chance to prove that with a step up to men’s football in pre-season.
After making his debut for the side in Arsenal’s win over AC Milan, he has shown his quality again with another display against Newcastle.
Arsenal fans impressed by Max Dowman after performance against Newcastle
Arsenal fans have been waiting a while to get a glimpse of Max Dowman in action, and now they’ve managed to see what he is all about twice in the space of a few days.
The Hale End academy star made an appearance from the bench, making his mark on the final score with a telling contribution.
After a tight game between Arsenal and Newcastle, it was level at 2-2 heading into the final few minutes, until Dowman changed it all.
The youngster won a penalty, which Martin Odegaard tucked away to help win the game 3-2 with a second pre-season tour victory.
Fans were overjoyed by the impact of Dowman, taking to social media to rave about his performances.
One supporter said: “Max Dowman, take a bow,” while another added: “Max Dowman. You can’t get into his head. Generational.”
While it is still only pre-season, fans pointed out how well he dealt with a player as tough as Joelinton, stating: “Joelinton smashed into Max Dowman thinking he was making mark on him, only to be absolutely humiliated for the next 20 minutes by a 15-year-old. The way this kid carries, dribbles and makes decisions in the final third is on another level. He will make an impact this season.”
Another simply said: “Yeah Max Dowman has the potential to be the very very best. Against proper PL opposition, he’s nearly scored with two great shots on target, then completely roasts Joelinton to force him to foul and win a penalty.”
Some fans pointed out that the hype surrounding Dowman may need to be dialled down, but there is still excitement there, stating: “You always need to manage the development and noise around players like Dowman, but there’s only so long you can overlook talent of this magnitude. The bravery, the running power, the technicality, the ability to match seasoned professionals stride for stride. It’s so exciting.”
“Saka & Dowman. I’ve seen enough,” another fan said, likening the pair to Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi.
It’s clear that Dowman is passing all of the early tests in his Arsenal career, with a big future and some lessons to learn ahead.
Max Dowman should get his first taste of the North London Derby in Arsenal pre-season
After making back-to-back appearances in pre-season, Dowman is showing just how good he is and can be for Arsenal.
After making quite an impression, there will be some hope that the youngster can continue to prove he is good enough to feature this season.
Dowman is still experiencing all of these opportunities for the first time, which should help him for many years to come.
There are still plenty of different match situations for him to see, including how it feels to be part of an intense rivalry.
Arsenal take on Tottenham next in pre-season, with the North London Derby coming up as part of preparations for the new campaign.
It’s an opportunity to give Dowman a first taste of that match, which could be huge for his development.
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