Arsenal's 15-year-old midfielder Max Dowman made his Premier League debut in the club's home match against Leeds United, becoming the second-youngest player to appear in the league at 15 years and 235 days. Dowman, an England youth international, was included in the squad by manager Mikel Arteta and came on as a substitute, impressing by winning a penalty during the game. His debut places him behind only Ethan Nwaneri, who holds the record as the youngest Premier League player and Arsenal debutant. Dowman's performance drew praise from Arteta, who highlighted the significance of the moment, and from former players like Jamie Redknapp and Theo Walcott, who expressed confidence in his potential. Dowman is seen as a rising talent with comparisons made to former players such as Lamine. The match also featured a goal from Arsenal's Gyökeres, contributing to the team's victory over Leeds United.