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Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman, 15, sends three-word message to new Liverpool star Rio Ngumoha, 16, after his last minute heroics at Newcastle

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Arsenal talent Max Dowman has praised Liverpool sensation Rio Ngumoha after the 16-year-old scored a late winner for Liverpool against Newcastle United on August 25, 2025. Ngumoha's goal, scored in the 90+10th minute, secured all three points for Liverpool at St. James' Park despite the team not performing at their best.

Ngumoha broke several records with his decisive goal on his Premier League debut. At just 16 years and 361 days old, he became Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer and surpassed Wayne Rooney's record as the youngest player to score a winning goal in the Premier League. He was substituted on in the 90+6th minute when the game was tied 2-2 and quickly made a huge impact.

The young Liverpool forward has since become a major talking point among fans and pundits, earning widespread praise. Max Dowman, regarded as one of Arsenal's top young talents and just 15 years old himself, expressed his admiration for Ngumoha on his Instagram Story by posting a photo of the Liverpool player with the caption: "The best."



Dowman and Ngumoha are set to face each other soon when Arsenal travel to Anfield to play Liverpool on Sunday, August 31. The two have previously shared the pitch 14 times representing England at under-16 and under-17 levels, highlighting their ongoing rivalry and promise as future stars of English football.



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