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Max Dowman's Changing Room Status for Carabao Cup Final Versus Man City
Arsenal's Max Dowman, at 16, became the youngest Premier League goalscorer. EFL rules may allow him to share facilities with the senior squad for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.
Max Dowman, a 16-year-old Arsenal player, recently became the youngest Premier League goalscorer. Premier League regulations mandate that players under 18 use separate changing facilities from the senior squad during matches and training. However, EFL rules differ, with no such requirement for U18s in their competitions. For the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, clubs are advised to consult with the player and their family regarding arrangements. Wembley does offer separate facilities should Dowman and his family prefer them. Alan Shearer predicts Arsenal will win the Carabao Cup final. Arsenal has concerns about the fitness of Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard.
Key Facts
- Max Dowman is Arsenal's youngest Premier League goalscorer.
- Premier League rules require players under 18 to use separate changing rooms.
- EFL regulations have no mandate about changing facilities for players under 18.
- Dowman made his first-team debut in a friendly against AC Milan at age 15.
- Dowman became the second-youngest player in Premier League history in August.
- Dowman became Arsenal's youngest-ever starter in an EFL Cup match against Brighton.
- Arsenal faces Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
- Josko Gvardiol is currently sidelined with a leg fracture.
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- Metro — Arsenal or Man City? Alan Shearer makes Carabao Cup final prediction
- AOL.com — Carabao Cup final: the match that will kickstart an era of Arsenal dominance?