Premier League star U-turns on Max Dowman vs Rio Ngumoha debate after facing wonderkid

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SportFootballLiverpool FCOne current Premier League star has changed his mind over who is currently the more impressive player between Liverpool prospect Rio Ngumoha and Arsenal prodigy Max DowmanFulham star Alex Iwobi has changed camps in the Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha debate. Ngumoha, 17, has emerged as a potential regular starter in Liverpool's attack, while 16-year-old Dowman has dazzled near enough every time he's been seen in Arsenal colours.Iwobi, 29, has the benefit of being able to get a real sense of each starlet's talents up close and personal.

Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page"In all fairness to [Timothy] Castagne, he did alright...but he [Ngumoha] was a handful, bro."READ MORE: 10 of the youngest Premier League goalscorers as Max Dowman makes history vs EvertonREAD MORE: Man Utd have their own Max Dowman as former team-mate hails 'special' wonderkidIwobi was on the losing side against Liverpool as Fulham came up empty at Anfield last week. While Dowman has one goal in 11 senior outings for the Gunners, Liverpool's emerging talent has scored twice in 25 first-team outings.Content cannot be displayed without consentFor the time being, Ngumoha has the edge in terms of being considered a legitimate Premier League starter.

Arne Slot appears to have a lot of faith in the up-and-comer given he's made 14 league appearances this term compared to Dowman's four.However, it's worth noting Dowman has spent a good portion of this season injured and was born almost 18 months after Ngumoha. Despite that allegiance to the Gunners, it speaks volumes that he backs opponent Ngumoha as the current superior of the two.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.