The future appears to be bright for Arsenal. Not only in the short-term, with Mikel Arteta’s team four points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but also over the seasons to come. This Carabao Cup meeting with Brighton was a chance for their brightest youngsters to shine,

Teenage prodigy Max Dowman became Arsenal's youngest-ever starter after being named in the club's lineup for Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Brighton. At 15 years and 302 days old, Dowman breaks the record set last season by goalkeeper Jack Porter,

Arsenal's teenage sensation Max Dowman attempted nine dribbles against Brighton, the most of any Gunners player this season.

Max Dowman has become the youngest player to start for Arsenal after being named in their starting XI for the Carabao Cup tie against Brighton. Dowman, who is 15 years and 302 days old, beats the previous record set by Jack Porter, who started in the Carabao Cup against Bolton Wanderers in September 2024 aged 16 years 72 days.

Dowman’s presence in the makes him the youngest starter in the club’s illustrious history at just 15 years and 302 days, beating the previous record set by fellow academy graduate Jack Porter in the Carabao Cup last term—the goalkeeper making his senior debut against Bolton Wanderers at 16 years and 72 days.

Max Dowman made Arsenal history in midweek after being handed his first ever start in the 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Brighton. In doing so, he became the club’s youngest ever starter – another remarkable milestone for Mikel Arteta’s youthful side.

The Hale End academy star was handed a full debut for the Gunners, starting his first match after several substitute appearances. In starting the match, Max Dowman became Arsenal’s youngest-ever starter, smashing even more records as he continues his rise.

Dowman though also showed his strength by competing in 15 duels, winning nine of them, and drawing the most fouls, as per TNT Sport on X [29 October]. Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace means the Gunners are currently top of the Premier League table, so Dowman is unlikely to earn a starting place anytime soon.

Max Dowman and Andre Harriman-Annous make their first Arsenal starts as Mikel Arteta makes 10 changes for our Carabao Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.