Arsenal marched into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday evening, but may have picked up a fresh injury concern in the process.A much-changed Gunners side rallied to respond to a below-par first-half performance - that saw them fail to register a single shot on target and give up a number of chances - with goals from Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka after the break in a 2-0 victory.

Max Dowman has already been shining for Arsenal, with pundits like Alan Shearer impressed – but Micah Richards claims he sees a slight issue with the wonderkid, involving Bukayo Saka. Dowman has burst onto the scene at Arsenal this season, with the 15-year-old trusted for first-team opportunities under Mikel Arteta.

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

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Max Dowman Sets Astonishing Arsenal Record in Carabao Cup Tie. Max Dowman has become the youngest starter in Arsenal history after being named in Mikel Arteta’s XI to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

The measured confidence with which Arteta speaks of Dowman reflects a broader club philosophy: that development, when guided correctly, can shape the future as profoundly as any transfer deal. For Arsenal, the focus is not simply on protecting an asset, but nurturing a player who could define a new era in North London.

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.

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The Gunners have endured a strong start to the 2025/26 campaign, with the team's defensive displays playing a vital role.