Arteta Calls Arsenal Star Dowman an Extraordinary 16 Year Old After Record Breaking Debut

Mikel Arteta hailed Max Dowmans achievement as the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history as a truly enchanting experience following Arsenals dramatic 2 0 victory against Everton on Saturday.

The north London side moved closer to securing their first league crown in over two decades after Dowman delivered the assist for Viktor Gyokeress 89th minute opener.

Dowman then sprinted from midway in his own half to finish into an unguarded goal as Everton keeper Jordan Pickford pushed up for a late corner.

This feat established a fresh benchmark for the leagues youngest ever marksman at just 16 years and 73 days old.

Earlier this campaign Dowman had already broken records as Arsenals most youthful debutant and the Champions Leagues youngest participant both aged 15.

It proved a special occasion particularly given how the strike unfolded. We savoured perhaps 10 or 15 seconds of anticipation Arteta commented.

It felt enchanting with the entire substitutes bench and squad leaping in unison alongside the fans creating a memorable afternoon.

The win extended Arsenals advantage to 10 points ahead of Manchester City who hold two fixtures in reserve at the summit.

Yet once more this term Artetas squad lacked flair until substituting in the teenager with 16 minutes remaining.

He transformed proceedings whenever he touched the ball generating opportunities and injecting real danger Arteta noted.

Achieving this so young amid such high stakes and the weight of securing victory it simply defies the ordinary.

For him it comes instinctively. Pressure does not faze him and that is his greatest asset. With talent like his positive outcomes seem inevitable.

Gyokeres meanwhile bounced back from his benching in place of Kai Havertz.

The forward from Sweden timed his run perfectly to convert after Pickford misjudged Dowmans delivery the ball ricocheting off Piero Hincapie into his stride.

The palpable relief at the Emirates was clear in Artetas exuberant reactions to both strikes after a tense encounter.

Nevertheless he commended his teams poise during the intense championship battle.

Sometimes patience is key despite our control and numerous attempts when goals evade us tension mounts the manager from Spain explained.

Remaining calm staying persistent in the pursuit of triumph and forcing breakthroughs that mindset prevailed today.