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TEEN SENSATION MAX DOWMAN HEADLINES ARSENAL’S CARABAO CUP YOUTH TRIUMPH

A young Arsenal side featuring record-breaker Max Dowman and debutant Harriman-Annous beat Brighton to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Ethan Nwaneri scored the opener in a showcase of Hale End talent.

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Carabao Cup delight for Arsenal - © Gallo Images

After defeating Brighton & Hove Albion, a young Arsenal team advanced to the Carabao Cup Quarterfinals.

Several Hale End academy graduates were trusted by Mikel Arteta to step up when he made ten changes to his team that defeated Crystal Palace in the Premier League over the weekend.

We have examined some of the most notable players from yesterday night's Round Four matchup in more detail below.

At the age of five years and thirty-two days, Max Dowman, an Arsenal prodigy, made history once more by becoming the youngest player to start for the team.

Despite having already made his Premier League debut as a substitute in an August match against Leeds, the midfielder was included in the starting lineup for the first time Friday night.

He is the most recent in a long line of gifted recent grads who have emerged as important members of Arteta's squad in recent years.

Since he was 14, Dowman has been practising with the senior Arsenal squad, and he has long been hailed as a future club and national hero.

In the competition last season, he broke the mark that goalie Jack Porter had previously established.

Harriman-Annous


Harriman-Annous, a 17-year-old striker, is another gifted young player that Arteta gave a first-team debut to.

The adolescent, who was born in Barnet, first attended rival Spurs' academy before relocating to Hale End in 2016 to play for the team he had grown up rooting for.

Harriman-Annous participated in the senior squad's preseason tour earlier this summer after beginning training with them in February.

At full time, Arteta showered the forward with praise, praising his mindset and his consistency thus far.

"He impressed me greatly. First, his mindset and his level of desire. The first ingredient is that," he disclosed.

"He is frantically trying to fulfil his dream. He has, in my opinion, been incredibly reliable, working alongside us and continuously offering us the chance to select him.

"I think that given the situation, the way he is playing, and him, today was the ideal day. He undoubtedly demonstrated that he has a shot.

Ethan Nwaneri


Ethan Nwaneri is another graduate who has developed into a vital member of the Gunners team this season.

This season, the 18-year-old has made five appearances off the bench, including one against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

In addition, he has made two Carabao Cup starts. His first goal of the season against Brighton opened the scoring.

Nwaneri was able to whisk the ball into the far corner after fellow youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly made a deft pull-back in the box.

"Myles and I have always had a fantastic connection from an early age - he just sensed me there, and I had the hunch that the far post was free," he stated after the game while discussing his performance. Thus, I am glad to have a goal.

"I thought he took the goal really, really well," Artera continued in his compliments. However, some of his actions were not very effective. However, what I appreciated was that he persisted in attempting and taking chances, did not alter his behaviour or his will to succeed, and ultimately was rewarded with an outstanding objective."

GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE

Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.

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Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.

However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.

Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.

Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.

HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER

Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.

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Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO

Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.

However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.

It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.


According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.

"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.

The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.

Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.

After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.

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