Arsenal fans have been reacting to Max Dowman’s exceptional performance against Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
The Gunners managed beat their fellow Premier League side 2-0 on Wednesday night to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Goals were scored by 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, and star substitute Bukayo Saka.
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However, the star of the show was 15-year-old Max Dowman, who had the most dribbles completed, most fouls won and most duels won of any player on the pitch. For a 15-year-old to stand out in a game with two good Premier League teams, is unheard of, and Arsenal fans have taken to X to react to his superb performance.
He’s our diamond 💎 and I know the best is yet to come after a strong start he’s already made to this new season.
Such a special, special talent. 👀 pic.twitter.com/sufzXgj22G
— Owurah Jr. 🇬🇭🏴✨🌟 (@OwurahJ) October 29, 2025
Balling out on all stages, serious wonder kid(Chelsea fan)
— cam (@camweb3mcd) October 29, 2025
We’ve got a special talent on our hands. The Dowman era has just begun.
— Liquid Gooner (@LiquidAy) October 29, 2025
We must recheck his passport just for confirmation of his age….. he’s too good to be 15
— Izaben (@izaben90) October 30, 2025
Baller!!! COYG!
— Ahmed Yasin 🇸🇴 🇵🇸 (@Axmedsas) October 29, 2025
The future of Arsenal ♥️🔫
— SD🦅 (@sammydreadz) October 30, 2025
Absolutely amazing performance! 👏 This kid’s talent at just 15!
— Alexander Hernandez (@Alexand11598068) October 30, 2025
Could Dowman feature against Burnley at the weekend?
After such an impressive performance against Brighton in the Cup, Dowman is making a case for potentially featuring more often during the Premier League at the weekend.
Arsenal face a game against newly-promoted side Burnley, and so Mikel Arteta may consider rotating his team slightly to save his best players for their game against Slavia Prague in the Champions League during next week.
It would be a surprise if Dowman started against Burnley on Saturday, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the 15-year-old come off the bench, especially if Arsenal are fairly comfortable in the game, which you would expect based on the Gunners’ recent form.
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