**Max Dowman showed he really is the real deal with a sensational display in Arsenal's pre-season clash with Girona.**
Dowman, still just 16, wowed everyone with his contributions for the Gunners last season - notably his goal against Everton when he become the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history.
He went on to youngest player to win the Premier League after featuring six times and the special talent looks set to make an even bigger impact next term.
Dowman was handed a start in Arsenal's pre-season game against Girona and he produced an outrageous assist for the opening goal.
Dowman received the ball on the right flank under pressure, showing incredible strength to hold off the challenge.
He then dribbled away from two opponents and delivered a perfectly-weighted through ball for Kai Havertz to slot home.
It was a passage of play that Lionel Messi would have been proud of and proved that Dowman is every bit deserving of the hype he receives.
Dowman then followed it up later on by scoring Arsenal's third goal, cutting in off the right and finding the near post with a neatly placed strike.
Reacting to his performance on X, one user wrote: "Max Dowman showing why he's a Gem again. Absolute baller."
A second said: "Max Dowman is gonna be superstar, what a talent he is at 16 years of age wow."
A third commented: "Arsenal’s very own. Max dowman. This kid is the truth."
Another added: "Arsenal need to tie down Max dowman to a lengthy contract.. 7 years."