Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal will be inspired by Max Dowman's youthful exuberance as they chase silverware on four fronts. Arteta is deciding whether to involve the 16-year-old wonderkid in Tuesday's Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen at Emirates Stadium after he made history against Everton on Saturday. Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday and with the season approaching the decisive phase, Arteta insists Dowman can lift the team through his energy. “I didn't expect that kind of goal, that's for sure, but his attitude and his decision making, yes. “When you come to this stage in the competition, you really have to elevate your game to a different level, collectively and individually,” Arteta said.

Source: Irish Examiner March 16, 2026 22:36 UTC