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Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 as Max Dowman scores twice

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 2:07 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 in the Carabao Cup third round.
Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman scored twice, opening in the 7th minute and again after halftime.
His brace made him the second 16-year-old to net a double for a Premier League club, matching Wayne Rooney.

History

Historical Context

At 16, Wayne Rooney scored a two-goal brace for Everton on 2 October 2002 in a 3–0 League Cup win over Wrexham, becoming the club’s youngest ever scorer. Manager David Moyes praised the feat as part of Everton’s push for European qualification under his revitalised leadership, underscoring the growing impact of academy graduates in English football.

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Story summary

Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 in the Carabao Cup third round.
Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman scored twice, opening in the 7th minute and again after halftime.
His brace made him the second 16-year-old to net a double for a Premier League club, matching Wayne Rooney.

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