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16-Year-Old Dowman Gifts Arsenal the Championship

Published March 15, 2026, 12:14
16-Year-Old Dowman Gifts Arsenal the Championship

Arsenal is getting closer to winning the Premier League title after their 2-0 victory over Everton and Manchester City's 1-1 draw with West Ham. The gap between the two teams has opened to 9 points, with Arsenal having 7 games to play and Manchester City 8. Arsenal's victory was decided by the introduction of 16-year-old Max Dowman in the 74th minute, who with a cross created the opportunity for the first goal and with a goal in the 97th minute sealed the victory. Coach Mikel Arteta expressed his admiration for Dowman's performance, emphasizing that he changed the game and that his ability to play under pressure is remarkable. Dowman's appearance gave the team new energy and changed the pace of the game.