Glenn Murray explains the ‘one bad thing’ about Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes
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Credit: BBC Match of the Day, Imago Mon 9 March 2026 9:45, UK Glenn Murray hopes to see more of Arsenal youngster Max Dowman in action over the final months of the season. The youngster started as the Gunners beat Mansfield Town 2-1 on Saturday to progress to the quarter-final of the FA Cup.Dowman, 16, broke through this season for Mikel Arteta’s team, but spent the last few months on the sideline after suffering an injury to his ankle.Noni Madueke opened the scoring against Mansfield, with Eberechi Eze later smashing in the winner after Will Evans had equalised.Arsenal’s win has kept their dreams of the quadruple alive, with all four competitions still up for grabs. ⚽ Arsenal Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert verdicts and previews, and tactical analysis for every Gunners fixture.
VISIT THE ARSENAL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Glenn Murray wants to see more of Max DowmanDowman has earned plenty of plaudits for his performances since breaking through for Arsenal, and for good reason. The teenager already looks to be capable of fitting in at the senior level, and it would not be a far cry to say he was the best player on the pitch against Mansfield.Stephen Warnock praised Dowman, and looking at the midfielder’s stats from the game, it is no surprise.Max Dowman vs Mansfield Town Minutes played77Chances created (big)2(1)Shots 5Successful dribbles4/7Recoveries7Was fouled3The 16-year-old created two chances and took five shots – one of which should have resulted in his first senior goal.But despite missing big chances, Dowman continued to drive and was a constant threat throughout his 77 minutes on the pitch.While he will play against more difficult opposition, and already has this season, it is the youngster’s physicality which is so astonishing.The 16-year-old has a light frame, yet he was able to shrug off the challenges of the Mansfield players, often at least a decade his senior.Speaking to BBC Match of the Day on Sunday, former Brighton striker Murray said: “Well if there’s one bad thing about Arsenal being top of the league, it’s probably that we haven’t seen enough of him [Dowman].“Because it’s so important every game, so his minutes are probably being lessened because of the situation they’re in, but I have no doubt that he’s going to be a top, top player in time to come.”Could Dowman feature for Arsenal for the remainder of the season?Before his injury, Dowman was being selected for the matchday squad on a regular basis by Mikel Arteta.The youngster even came on at Anfield at the start of the season, and started against Brighton in the Carabao Cup.And there could still be a few chances for the 16-year-old remaining this season.
Arsenal have been handed favourable ties in the Champions League, and wins in the first legs could allow for rotation in the reverse fixtures.The FA Cup, too, could still offer a chance for Dowman to play, should the Gunners get another favourable draw. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the Emirates Stadium.