Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to remain 'cautious' over teenage sensation Max Dowman despite record-equalling brace in Ipswich victory

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that the club must remain extremely careful with the development of Max Dowman, despite the 16-year-old producing a historic performance in the Carabao Cup. The Hale End academy product matched a feat not seen since Wayne Rooney’s emergence, prompting the Gunners boss to balance his immense excitement with a plea for patience.

Arsenal secured a 4-2 Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich Town, heavily inspired by a breathtaking individual display from 16-year-old Dowman. Making his first appearance of the campaign for the reigning Premier League champions, the teenage sensation wasted no time making an impact. He opened the scoring after just seven minutes, gliding past Cedric Kipre before firing into the bottom corner.