IT was gut feeling that led to Mikel Arteta turning to Max Dowman and his “super strength” in Arsenal’s hour of need. But the way the teenager lit up the Emirates on Saturday night means Arteta

At what age does it first become clear that a child is exceptionally talented? In the case of Max Dowman, Arsenal’s teenage sensation, it was four years old. That was when he was first spotted by scout John Knight and taken into Arsenal’s pre-academy setup.

Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 thanks to a late, late show on Saturday, and an incredible impact from 16-year-old Max Dowman. The teenager came off the bench to whip in the cross for Viktor Gyokeres' opener,

Max Dowman got a goal and had a huge part in another in Arsenals 2-0 win over Everton; the 16-year-old only came on in the 74th minute but completely changed the game, according to Mikel Arteta