Fans urge Arteta to start Dowman after Ipswich brace

A 16-year-old scored twice on his first senior outing of the season — now Arsenal fans want him unleashed again.

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What happened. Max Dowman scored twice in Arsenal's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Ipswich Town, his first senior appearance of the season. A football.london poll found thousands of Gunners fans want him to start against Brighton on Saturday.

• His first goal was a superb solo effort after seven minutes
• He added a second by slotting into the bottom corner early in the second half
• He has been named in matchday squads for Premier League games against Coventry and Chelsea

Arteta must decide whether to hand the teenager another chance when Arsenal face Brighton on Saturday.

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