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Dowman to become youngest Premier League starter
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Dowman to become youngest Premier League starter

BBC Sport · May 24, 2026, 2:14 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Max Dowman was named in the starting line-up for Arsenal's match at Crystal Palace
  • Arsenal's Max Dowman will become the youngest player to start a Premier League match when the Gunners take on Crystal Palace.
  • Dowman, who has played five times in the top flight for Arsenal, becomes the youngest starter at the age of 16 years and 144 days.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Max Dowman was named in the starting line-up for Arsenal's match at Crystal Palace

Arsenal's Max Dowman will become the youngest player to start a Premier League match when the Gunners take on Crystal Palace.

Dowman, who has played five times in the top flight for Arsenal, becomes the youngest starter at the age of 16 years and 144 days.

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