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Arsenal 2-0 Brighton: Max Dowman makes history as Gunners seal Carabao Cup quarter-final spot
Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka both struck in the second half to secure Arsenal 's eighth consecutive victory with a 2-0 Carabao Cup fourth round win over Brighton at the Emirates Stadium.
Ethan Nwaneri put Arsenal ahead early in the second half and Bukayo Saka came off the bench to seal the win late on. Before both goals, it was Max Dowman that caught the eye on a night when he made history by becoming the youngest player ever to start a first-team game for Arsenal.
Arsenal host Brighton on Wednesday in a tasty League Cup last 16 clash in north London. For live updates and highlights throughout Arsenal vs Brighton, check out PST's live blog coverage below. Arrizabalaga - White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly - Merino, Norgaard, Eze - Nwaneri, Dowman, Annous
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At 15 years and 302 days old, Dowman comfortably broke the previous record which was held by Jack Porter at 16 years 72 days.
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Teenage prodigy Max Dowman has become Arsenal's youngest-ever starter after being named in the club's lineup for Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Brighton.
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