An historic record was set during the final, 38th round of the English Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace. Max Dowman made headlines by being named in the Gunners’ starting lineup at just 16 years and 144 days old, making him the youngest player in Premier League history to start a match from the opening whistle.
The young midfielder is hailed as one of the most promising talents to emerge from Arsenal’s academy. His inclusion in the starting XI for this match marks a significant milestone, both for Dowman as a player and for the Arsenal club as a whole.
Following the game, the 16-year-old Dowman is set to celebrate the Premier League title with his team. Notably, he was born five years after Arsenal last lifted the league trophy, adding an even more remarkable facet to this achievement.