"Arteta Shares Arsenal Stars' Excitement Over Max Dowman's Message for a Title Challenge!"

MIKEL ARTETA knew Max Dowman was ready to play a part in Arsenal’s Prem title charge because of the “trust” his team-mates had in him.

Dowman, 16, burst onto the scene last month by becoming with his goal during a 2-0 win over .

The midfielder has continued to feature since then and became the youngest player to appear in the knockout stages of the on Tuesday night, when beat Sporting.

And Arteta has explained he has been happy to throw Dowman in at the deep end because of the faith his team-mates have in him.

The Arsenal boss told Australian broadcaster Stan Sport: “The way he conducts himself, the way he makes decisions, the way he demands the ball and the way he acts is just so rare to see.

“But that is why he is playing, that is why he is ready and that’s why he is impacting the team when he plays.

“Every day, when you see him in training, you will agree with me that [he is ready]. So we need to find a way to play this guy.

“The best indicator sometimes is what his team-mates think of him, and every time they have the ball they pass it to him.

“So, I think that message is clear: we trust you and you can make the difference for us.”

Dowman will hope to be on the squad on Saturday when Arsenal host in the Prem.

The game at the Emirates is huge for the Gunners as victory will send them 12 points clear at the top.

Manchester City, who sit in second, are next in action on Sunday when they head to .

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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