Arteta promises Dowman minutes ahead of Ipswich cup tie

Arsenal's 16-year-old talent Max Dowman is yet to feature this season, but Mikel Arteta insists his chance will come.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta has promised that Max Dowman will get first-team minutes, despite the 16-year-old not playing a single senior minute this season. Arteta explained that squad number limitations have restricted Dowman's involvement so far.

• Dowman played throughout pre-season but has yet to feature in a competitive match.
• Arteta has preferred Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke on the right flank.
• Arsenal face Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup next.

“He will have his chance, he will have his minutes, and he will have to earn them, like anybody else.”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal's Carabao Cup clash with Ipswich could provide Dowman with his senior debut.

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