Trending Now - Arsenal's Max Dowman Becomes Premier League's Youngest Scorer
WHO:
Max Dowman, 16-year-old Arsenal winger, is the youngest player to start a match for Arsenal and the youngest player to feature for the Gunners in the FA Cup.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, has compared Dowman's talent to Lionel Messi.
Max Dowman, 16-year-old Arsenal winger
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
Jordan Pickford, Everton goalkeeper
Piero Hincapié, Arsenal player
Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal player
Chelsea Football Club
Newcastle United Football Club
Liam Rosenior (Chelsea manager)
Paul Tierney (referee)
Micheal Salisbury (VAR)
WHAT:
Max Dowman scored his goal in the 90+7 minute of the match against Everton.
Dowman is now the youngest player to score for Arsenal in the Premier League.
Arsenal's goal difference improved to +39 after the match against Everton.
Arsenal's victory against Everton put them 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with Manchester City in second place.
Dowman is the second-youngest player to represent Arsenal and the second-youngest to play in the Premier League, behind Ethan Nwaneri.
Dowman has broken records for Arsenal, including becoming the youngest player ever to play in the Champions League at 15 years and 308 days.
Dowman has signed a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal that will lead to him signing professional terms when he turns 17 on December 31, 2026.
Max Dowman became the youngest scorer in Premier League history at 16 years and 73 days during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Everton on March 14, 2026.
Dowman scored his goal in the 90+7 minute after dribbling from his own half and tapping into an empty net.
Dowman provided the assist for the opening goal scored by Viktor Gyökeres in the 89th minute.
Arsenal's victory put them 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Chelsea is playing against Newcastle United in a Premier League match.
Chelsea needs a win after a disappointing match against PSG.
Newcastle United is focused on qualifying for European competitions.
Chelsea's starting lineup includes Sánchez, Cucurella, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto, Caicedo, James (c), Enzo, Palmer, Garnacho, and João Pedro.
Newcastle's starting XI includes Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Gordon, Barnes, Thiaw, Livramento, J. Murphy (c), Woltemade, Willock, and Ramsey.
Sandro Tonali is a late scratch for Newcastle due to illness.
WHERE:
The match is taking place at Stamford Bridge, London, England.
WHEN:
Dowman was asked to train with the senior team in December 2025.
Dowman scored his record-breaking goal on March 14, 2026.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 17:30 GMT; 1:30 PM EDT; 11:00 PM IST.
HOW:
Mikel Arteta described Dowman's record-breaking goal as “one of the best moments that Arsenal have lived together at the Emirates.”
Arteta instructed Dowman before he came on, saying, “‘Go and do your thing and win us the game.’”
Dowman has to change into his Arsenal kit for training sessions and matches in a separate locker room than his senior teammates due to Premier League regulations for players under 18.
Dowman dribbled around two Everton players and raced clear from the halfway line to score.
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK, with streaming available on Sky Go (UK), Peacock (USA), JioHotstar (India), and DStv Now (NGA).
(UPDATED March 15, 2026 07:16 UTC)
In a thrilling match against Everton, Max Dowman scored a dramatic goal in the 90+7 minute, making him the youngest player to ever score for Arsenal in the Premier League. This victory not only improved Arsenal's goal difference to +39 but also put them 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with Manchester City trailing in second place. Manager Mikel Arteta praised Dowman's record-breaking moment, calling it “one of the best moments that Arsenal have lived together at the Emirates,” and had encouraged him before the game, saying, “‘Go and do your thing and win us the game.’”
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 03:49 UTC)
In a remarkable achievement, 16-year-old Max Dowman has become the youngest player to start a match for Arsenal and the youngest to feature for the Gunners in the FA Cup, with manager Mikel Arteta even comparing his talent to that of Lionel Messi. Dowman, who has already broken records by becoming the youngest player to play in the Champions League at just 15 years and 308 days, is also the second-youngest player to represent Arsenal and play in the Premier League, following Ethan Nwaneri. He has signed a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal that will allow him to turn professional when he celebrates his 17th birthday on December 31, 2026, although Premier League regulations require him to change in a separate locker room from his senior teammates during training and matches.
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 01:22 UTC)
In a historic moment for Arsenal, 16-year-old Max Dowman became the youngest scorer in Premier League history during their 2-0 victory over Everton on March 14, 2026. Dowman not only scored in the 90+7 minute after a stunning solo run from his own half, but he also assisted Viktor Gyökeres for the opening goal just moments earlier. With this win, Arsenal now sits 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
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(UPDATED March 14, 2026 23:03 UTC)
Today, Chelsea Football Club is set to face Newcastle United in a crucial Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, kicking off at 5:30 PM GMT. Chelsea, looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance against PSG, will field a starting lineup that includes Sánchez, Cucurella, and João Pedro, while Newcastle will be without Sandro Tonali due to illness. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK, with streaming options available on platforms like Peacock in the USA and JioHotstar in India.