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Arteta Reveals How Dowman Impressed Him Against Mansfield

Max Dowman became Arsenal's youngest-ever FA Cup player at 16 years and 66 days, earning praise for his exceptional return from injury in a vital 2-1 win.

  • On March 7, Arsenal beat Mansfield Town 2-1 at Field Mill to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, calling it a difficult environment.
  • Arteta made nine changes to the side that beat Brighton and Hove Albion, reflecting squad rotation and giving 16-year-old Marli Salmon a starting place.
  • Max Dowman marked his return from an ankle injury with an exceptional display on boggy turf, becoming the Gunners' youngest-ever FA Cup player at 16 years and 66 days.
  • The result feeds into Arsenal's season-long trophy push as the club said it is working hard to win all the silverware while sitting seven points clear in the Premier League lead.
  • Amid a packed schedule, Arsenal face Bayer Leverkusen in two-legged Champions League last-16 ties on March 11 and 17, and the League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on March 22.
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Future stars impress Mikel Arteta as Arsenal edge past Mansfield in FA Cup

The Premier League leaders are fighting on four fronts.

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Yesterday's special event for Arsenal, which won the FA Cup at Mansfield Town and initially aligned two 16-year-old footballers: Dowman and Salmon.

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