Despite that and Arsenal eventually coming out on the wrong side of a 3-2 scoreline after Bendito Mantato’s extra-time winner laid on a plate by fellow substitute Samuel Lusale, Dowman’s performance was the biggest talking point of Friday night’s game from a Gunners perspective.

Arsenal's 15-year-old talent Max Dowman showed exactly why there is so much excitement about his potential during the Gunners 3-2 defeat by Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup quarter-final. Dowman has been a name on the lips of Arsenal fans throughout the season and he has been pictured training with the first team regularly.

ARSENAL fans were left in awe at 15-year-old Max Dowman’s performance in the FA Youth Cup against Manchester United. The Gunners were beaten 3-2 at the Emirates by United – but it was