Liverpool: Arsenal starlet Max Dowman sends message to Rio Ngumoha after dazzling display
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(Credit: Imago) Liverpool: Arsenal starlet Max Dowman sends message to Rio Ngumoha after dazzling display Mon 16 March 2026 11:06, UK Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha has received a public show of support from Arsenal record-breaker Max Dowman following his historic first Premier League start on Sunday.The 17-year-old Ngumoha was the standout performer in the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Tottenham, setting a new Premier League record as the youngest player to attempt and complete seven out of seven take-ons in a single match. Despite the 1-1 result—sealed by a late Richarlison goal—Ngumoha’s performance cemented his status as one of the league’s top young talents.However, his team failed to secure a much-needed three points against struggling opposition at Anfield, as former Everton hero Richarlison netted late on to cancel out Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half free-kick.Liverpool’s disappointing result has left them outside the top four by two points, as they face a race against time to secure their qualification for the Champions League for next season.
The 16-year-old has been promoted to become a regular part of Mikel Arteta’s first-team squad at the Emirates Stadium this term, and he rewarded his manager for the faith that he has shown in him against Everton. PlayerAgeWeekend AchievementMax Dowman (ARS)16y, 73dYoungest PL Scorer vs EvertonRio Ngumoha (LIV)17y, 198d7/7 Dribbles (Record) vs SpursDowman carried the ball almost the entire length of the pitch in stoppage time, with Jordan Pickford upfield for a late corner, and netted his first Premier League goal to seal a 2-0 win for the Gunners. 🏴💥 𝐑𝐈𝐎 𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐌𝐎𝐇𝐀 (𝟏𝟕) vs Tottenham:• 64 Minutes Played • MOST TAKE-ONS COMPLETED (7/7)• 8/9 Ground Duels Won• 90% Pass Accuracy • 100% Successful Long Balls• 16 Carries • 3 Shots 𝐔𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 💎 pic.twitter.com/C6T1bFpSWX— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) March 15, 2026 View Tweet Both he and Ngumoha have emerged as two of the league’s breakout stars so far in 2025-26, and it has quickly become clear that they both have huge futures ahead of them at the top level.
Ngumoha took to Instagram after his latest display for Liverpool, as he posted a series of photos of himself in action, accompanied by the caption: “Disappointed with the result today but happy to make my first Premier League start. Liverpool ready to sanction Ngumoha loanFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Liverpool may accept a loan offer for Ngumoha next term, to ensure that he can continue to get the gametime he needs to develop.