The Emirates is buzzing with a level of belief not seen in North London since the days of the “Invincibles.” Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Everton this week was much more than just another three points; it was a psychological hammer blow to Manchester City.
With two late goals sealing the win, the Gunners now sit nine points clear at the top of the table. While City does hold a game in hand, there are only seven games left in this grueling Premier League season, and Mikel Arteta’s squad looks increasingly like a group that simply refuses to blink.
The attention now shifts immediately to Tuesday night, where the Gunners host Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The stakes are massive: if Arsenal advances, it will be the third consecutive season under Arteta that they have reached at least the quarter-finals.
The New King of North London: Max Dowman Smashes the Premier League Scoring Record
The win against Everton was a statement of intent for the title race, but it was also a “I was there” moment for the history books. Arsenal’s 16-year-old wonderkid, Max Dowman, rewrote the record books by becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at just 16 years and 73 days.
Dowman’s composed finish in the dying minutes didn’t just secure the points; it officially ended the 21-year reign of James Vaughan, who had held the record since 2005 (scoring for Everton against Crystal Palace at 16 years and 270 days). It looks like Everton likes to be part of this record.
Dowman is quickly becoming the ultimate “cheat code” for the Arsenal academy. This historic strike comes just months after he became the youngest player to ever feature in a Champions League match back in September, debuting at 15 years and 308 days.
His ability to influence games at the highest level, not just as a passenger, but as a clinical finisher, suggests that the hype surrounding him isn’t just PR, it’s a genuine generational shift in English football.
The Elite Five: Youngest Scorers in Europe’s Top League History
With Dowman’s name now etched in gold in England, fans are looking across the continent to see how he compares to the all-time “baby-faced assassins” of Europe’s big five leagues. While Dowman’s record is incredible, he still sits just behind a couple of legends in the overall European hierarchy.
Premier League (England)
- Max Dowman (Arsenal): 16 years, 73 days vs. Everton (2026).
- James Vaughan (Everton): 16 years, 271 days vs. Crystal Palace (2005).
- James Milner (Leeds United): 16 years, 356 days vs. Sunderland (2002).
La Liga (Spain)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): 16 years, 87 days vs. Granada (2023).
- Fabrice Olinga (Málaga): 16 years, 98 days vs. Celta Vigo (2012).
- Iker Muniain (Athletic Club): 16 years, 289 days vs. Real Valladolid (2009).
Bundesliga (Germany)
- Youssoufa Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund): 16 years, 28 days vs. Union Berlin (2020).
- Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen): 17 years, 34 days vs. Bayern Munich (2020).
- Nuri ahin (Borussia Dortmund): 17 years, 82 days vs. Nuremberg (2005).
Serie A (Italy)
- Amedeo Amadei (AS Roma): 15 years, 287 days vs. Lucchese (1937).
- Pietro Pellegri (Genoa): 16 years, 184 days vs. Roma (2017).
- Gianni Rivera (Alessandria): 16 years, 274 days vs. Sampdoria (1959).
Ligue 1 (France)
- Richard Krawczyk (Lens): 16 years, 105 days vs. Angers (1963).
- Neal Maupay (Nice): 16 years, 123 days vs. Evian (2013).
- Kylian Mbappé (Monaco): 17 years, 62 days vs. Troyes (2016).
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