Arsenal: new precocity record for Max Dowman

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By: Manu Tournoux

Arsenal: new precocity record for Max Dowman

A few days after obtaining their 14th English league title, Arsenal are preparing to play their final league match of the season against Crystal Palace this Sunday. On this occasion, Mikel Arteta decided to rotate his team and line up an additional formation against the Eagles, in particular in anticipation of the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, in six days. The Spanish technician has also chosen to start one of Arsenal’s greatest hopes, namely Max Dowman.

Already appearing this season with the Gunners, the 16-year-old English prodigy will start his very first Premier League match, at Selhurst Park. With this tenure, he also broke an important precocity record, becoming the youngest player to start a Premier League match, at just 16 years and 144 days old. As a reminder, he is already the youngest scorer in the history of the English championship (16 years and 73 days) since his achievement against Everton on March 14.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.