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Max Dowman becomes Arsenals youngest FA Cup player
Max Dowman became Arsenal’s youngest-ever FA Cup player during their 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town in the fifth round.
The midfielder, aged 16 years and 66 days, was handed a start by Mikel Arteta, marking his first senior appearance for the club in 123 days following a four-month injury absence.
Dowman had already made headlines earlier this season when he became the youngest player in Champions League history during Arsenal’s match at Slavia Prague.
His inclusion alongside 16-year-old defender Marli Salmon, who made his first start for the club, also created another milestone. Arsenal became the first Premier League team to start two players aged 16 or younger in the same side in any competition.
The Hale End graduate continues to add to an already remarkable list of records early in his career.
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