Arsenal's prodigy makes history: Dowman challenges Fabregas and Rooney
Arsenal's 16-year-old talent Max Dowman made history by scoring a brace in a 4-1 League Cup victory over Ipswich Town. His performance drew comparisons to legendary players like Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney.
Why it matters
It highlights the emergence of a significant new prospect in English football who is breaking long-standing age-related scoring records.
Arsenal talent makes history: Dowman rivals Fabregas and Rooney Ipswich Town vs Arsenal Ipswich Town Arsenal Carabao Cup M. Dowman England A brace at the age of 16
Max Dowman has written his name into English football history. Arsenal's teenage sensation inspired the Gunners to a 4-1 win at Ipswich Town at Portman Road in the third round of the League Cup.
He was the star of the show from the seventh minute. Dowman opened the scoring for the visitors after a slick piece of trickery to beat Ipswich defender Cedric Kipre, before going one on one with Christian Walton and firing a precise finish from inside the box.
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