Arsenal: Declan Rice’s reaction to Max Dowman’s record-breaking goal revealed by MOTD pundits

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 15 March 2026 8:29, UK Max Dowman became the Premier League’s youngest ever goalscorer as he netted the second for Arsenal in their 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. The 16-year-old has become a regular feature in Mikel Arteta’s first team squad this term, and he finally got his big moment to put the Gunners nine points clear at the top of the table.

It was a moment that had the Match of the Day team gushing with praise for the starlet, but Declan Rice’s reaction to his goal also got a mention. The England international was seen in the back of the shot as Dowman ran away to celebrate, and it was clear that he was beaming with pride for his teammate.

“You can see the moment when he (Dowman) is realising, ‘oh my gosh I’m going to score my first goal,” Ashley Williams said during his analysis. It’s a brilliant moment.”Credit: Match of the DayJoe Hart then agreed with his fellow pundit, as he added: “Dowman’s not surprised at what he’s done, it’s only when he sees the reaction of the stadium and his teammates that he realises what a big moment that is.”Martin Odegaard to be scared by Max Dowman growthFootball Insider revealed back in November that Arsenal wouldn’t push Martin Odegaard out the door in this summer’s window, despite transfer interest from Barcelona.