Max Dowman marked his first appearance of the season with a stunning solo goal to fire Arsenal into the lead at Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup.
The 16-year-old struck in the sixth minute of the third-round tie at Portman Road after picking the ball up just inside the Ipswich half and running towards goal.
He danced past defender Cedric Kipre on the edge of the box, leaving the centre-back tumbling to the ground, before slamming a fierce strike inside the near post.
Dowman sat his GCSEs towards the end of last season while also playing a part in Arsenal’s Premier League title and run to the Champions League final.
He became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history in March when he scored Arsenal’s second goal in a 2-0 win over Everton that continued their push towards the title.
The teenager was rewarded for his patience with his first appearance of the season after Mikel Arteta’s side had started the new campaign with six wins from six in all competitions.
