Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, highlighted by 16-year-old Max Dowman making Premier League history as the competition’s youngest-ever goalscorer. The late win temporarily extended Mikel Arteta’s side’s lead at the top of the table to 10 points ahead of title rivals Manchester City.
Okay News reports that following a tense and frenetic encounter—where Everton’s Dwight McNeil rattled the crossbar in the first half—the Gunners finally broke the stubborn Toffees’ defense in the 89th minute. Substitute Viktor Gyokeres capitalized on a misjudgment by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to tap home the opening goal from close range.
Deep into stoppage time, Dowman cemented his name in the record books. With Pickford caught upfield attempting to salvage a late equalizer from a corner, the 16-year-old substitute collected a clearance 75 yards from goal.
He sprinted past the retreating Everton defense to coolly slot the ball into an empty net. At just 16 years and 73 days old, Dowman shattered the record for the youngest scorer in Premier League history, capping off an unforgettable afternoon in North London.
