What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent?
Arsenal 's Max Dowman made history when he became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history in their 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. The substitute - aged 16 years and 73 days - ran from his own half before scoring into an empty net after Toffees keeper Jordan Pickford had come forward for a set-piece in injury time. Dowman had also had a hand in Viktor Gyokeres' opening goal - which came in the 89th minute.
His impact could play a huge role in deciding the Premier League title as Arsenal now lead Manchester City - who drew 1-1 with West Ham - by nine points. Working as a pundit on Match of the Day, former England goalkeeper Joe Hart said: "Mikel Arteta isn't taking any chances. He's bringing him on because he believes he's going to change the game.
"He's not in this to try to win awards or say 'I was the one to bring Max Dowman on'. He couldn't care less if he was 16 or 66. He was bringing him on to win the game.
" The England Under-19 international, making his seventh appearance for the club, has shown he clearly has the talent - but that is not the only concern when it comes to a prodigious talent so young. The question now is how can the Gunners continue to develop and take care of the youngster. Quiz: Who does Dowman join as Premier League's 10 youngest scorers?
Dowman goal will be a 'special moment' for everyone at Arsenal Dowman is no stranger to the Gunners' first-team set-up – his first involvement came on their warm-weather training camp to Dubai aged just 14. He featured in pre-season friendlies before making his competitive debut at Slavia Prague last November. But Arteta has resisted the temptation to rush him into the team, despite some fans' excitement.