Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals ‘gut feeling’ made him play Max DowmanBy Rachel Steinberg, Press AssociationMikel Arteta revealed it was a “gut feeling” which led him to introduce Max Dowman, the Premier League’s newly-annointed youngest ever goalscorer, in their stunning last-gasp 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Max Dowman wrapped up victory as he became the Premier League’s youngest goalscorer (Andrew Matthews/PA) Photo by Andrew Matthews“(It wasn’t something) in my head, it was a gut feeling,” said Arteta, who introduced Dowman for Martin Zubimendi in a double change in the 74th minute. “Yesterday he was training, and the last few days I had a gut feeling that it was a moment for him. Arteta added: “(I told Dowman) ‘Go and do your thing and win us the game’. He added: “I wasn’t really looking at him, I was watching my own players, to be honest.”

Source: Irish Independent March 15, 2026 04:24 UTC