'Generational talent' Dowman 'a game-changer now' for Arsenal
· Yahoo Sports
Another impressive cameo from Arsenal teenager Max Dowman at Sporting on Tuesday has drawn praise from BBC Radio 5 Live panellists Matthew Upson and Andros Townsend.
The 16-year-old was introduced for the final quarter of an hour to replace Noni Madueke on the right wing and added a fresh impetus to the Gunners' attack.
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"He's just so fearless," said former Arsenal defender Upson.
"It's amazing to see young kids where they just don't feel the pressure. Naive in a way - he comes on and doesn't think what happens if he loses the ball or something goes wrong.
"He just gets the ball, looks to be positive, looks to take on his full-back, and it's amazing to witness. He's not just a 16-year-old getting an opportunity, he's a player Mikel Arteta is looking for when he needs a goal.
"That's the best compliment you can give Max Dowman. He is a game-changer now for this Arsenal side who are looking to win the Premier League and go far into the Champions League.
"He's got an unbelievable amount of grace and technical ability with the ball. It just looks like he is always creating time. It is scary how good he is technically. I genuinely think he is a generational talent. I don't think I've seen a 15 or 16-year-old step onto the scene and look as good as him for a long time. He looks very special."
Former Premier League winger Townsend added: "He's smart beyond his years in the way that he's not just a typical fast winger with raw attributes, he's very good on the ball.
"He's got a cultured left foot and almost a Spanish kind of swagger about him.
"It's amazing. I'm 34 and I'm looking at a 16-year-old and what he does and looking to take tips off him. It's amazing to see how much grace he has in the biggest moments."