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Arsenal's young talent stealing the show on tour
Arsenal's young talent stealing the show on tour

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time18 hours ago

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Arsenal's young talent stealing the show on tour

It has been a busy summer for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, with six new signings - including striker Viktor Gyokeres - brought in to boost their Premier League title it is one of the two 15-year-old academy players on their pre-season tour of Asia who has captured the Dowman and Marli Salmon are the two youngest players in the attacking midfielder Dowman has shown in friendlies against AC Milan and Newcastle exactly why there is so much excitement about his first trained with the first team when he was 14, Dowman was part of the senior squad that travelled to Dubai in January for their winter training was even talk around that time about the England youth international getting a call-up to the side following an injury crisis, with key forwards Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus all sidelined at various times through replaced England international Saka in both pre-season friendlies. While he showed moments of skill in the AC Milan match, it was the performance against Newcastle that showed why he has been tipped for a Premier League debut this season.A delightful dribble into the area, which ended with Dowman being fouled by Joelinton for a penalty that handed Arsenal a 3-2 victory, was one of the standout moments of the game."It is special," said Arteta when asked about the youngster's display against Newcastle."Obviously what he's done today against this team in the time that he had on the pitch is something certainly not common to witness for a 15-year-old. "We are extremely happy to have him. I think, again, the environment that he's around in, his family, the people at the club and around the academy as well, super helpful, because they put him into this position so early in his journey - having a real chance and a real presence when he plays for the first time." 'Keep the right mindset and let them shine' Having joined Real Madrid at 16 after being courted by many of Europe's elite clubs, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says he will be "able to share my experience" with Dowman and England Under-16 international defender Salmon."I think the whole squad is really good in this way to help the young players," said the Norwegian, 26. "I think myself, I just try to share my experience, guide them in the right direction, help them to keep the right mindset, because you can see that the quality is obviously there."Just trying to help them to have the right mindset and to help them feel good in the team and to kind of let them shine and do their thing."They've been amazing on this tour and you can also see the quality. It'll be exciting to see in the future."Dowman represented the England Under-17s in the Euros in the summer and became the competition's youngest scorer when he netted in the win over the Czech Arsenal he is playing three years above his age group. He scored 19 goals and provided five assists in 23 games last season, with 17 of those attacking returns coming in the last seven matches of the under-18 Premier League South season (14 goals, three assists).Arsenal's England midfielder Declan Rice has called him an "unreal talent" and Dowman will be hoping to live up to the hype and follow Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri, both 18, into the first team after coming through the club's academy.

'Quality is obviously there' - Odegaard on Dowman and Salmon
'Quality is obviously there' - Odegaard on Dowman and Salmon

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'Quality is obviously there' - Odegaard on Dowman and Salmon

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says youngsters Max Dowman and Marli Salmon have been "amazing" so far on the club's pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Singapore. The two 15-year-olds have both featured in the Gunners' wins over AC Milan and Newcastle and will hope to get another opportunity in Thursday's North London Derby against Spurs. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the pairs' performances in the 1-0 win over Milan in Singapore were "incredible". "I think the whole squad is really good in this way to help the young players and with those two they're so young and have so much quality," Odegaard said while speaking to the media in Hong Kong. "I just try to share my experience, guide them in the right direction, and help them to keep the right mindset, because you can see that the quality is obviously there. "Just trying to help them to have the right mindset and to help them feel good in the team and to kind of let them shine and do their thing. "They've been amazing on this tour and you can also see the quality. It'll be exciting to see in the future." Thursday's friendly will be the first time a North London Derby takes place outside the UK and Odegaard is excited for the spectacle at Kai Tak Sports Park. "I love it and I think we all do," he added. "I think we're all excited to play in front of so many supporters and we really felt that love and the connection here. "It's been a while since we've played this type of game so I think that's what we all want and for me it's a good thing that we get a proper test, and something that means a little bit more with a derby. "I think we're all just really excited and eager to play."

David Raya praises 15yo Arsenal duo Dowman & Salmon
David Raya praises 15yo Arsenal duo Dowman & Salmon

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David Raya praises 15yo Arsenal duo Dowman & Salmon

David Raya has praised 15-year-old duo Marli Salmon and Max Dowman, after the pair made their pre-season debuts for the Arsenal first team this week. Photo via Dowman on Instagram Arsenal youth duo Marli Salmon and Max Dowman made their unofficial debuts for Mikel Arteta's first team in Wednesday's friendly match against AC Milan, coming off the bench to help the team see out a 1-0 win. Speaking in the days after that game, David Raya admitted he's been impressed with the youngsters on tour so far. 'I think the young lads (stood out to me),' Raya said. 'Obviously Marli [Salmon] and Max [Dowman], they're just 15 years old and they look like they've been with us for so many years. 'Such a young age to play with Arsenal, and to come on tour with the first team of Arsenal is incredible. So those two have been magnificent.' Photo via Despite being easily the youngest players on the pitch, Salmon and Dowman rarely looked it. The two were composed in possession, and Salmon showed his abilities off the ball up against some tough opponents. Arteta likely won't hesitate to give the pair further chances as pre-season progresses, particularly with Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber still not available for selection. Salmon will be needed to make up the numbers, if nothing else. Then with Noni Madueke not joining pre-season until Arsenal return from Asia, Dowman will be a useful option as an alternative to Bukayo Saka on the right. Photo via Premier League on Instagram The one other young player who was involved against AC Milan was Josh Nichols, coming on at right-back to replace Ben White. Nichols' situation isn't quite the same as the other two, as he's 19 years old (as of Saturday) and he already made his competitive debut for Arsenal last season. But the defender was still very impressive in his limited minutes against Milan, and he deserves credit for that after a while out injured. Nichols pointed out on Instagram that he'd had a four-month wait since his previous Arsenal appearance, but those watching all agreed he didn't look rusty.

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