"When Arsenal published their team news for the Carabao Cup clash with Brighton at 6.30pm on Wednesday, eyes were drawn to one name more than any other. Max Dowman's selection on the right wing made him the youngest player to start a competitive match in Gunners history, aged just 15 years and 302 days. The teenager rose to the occasion with a lively display in Arsenal's 2-0 fourth-round win - but it was another record secured against Brighton that underlined why Mikel Arteta's side are emerging as the team to beat in English football this season."
"Arsenal have had a near-perfect start to the campaign, winning 12 of their 14 games in all competitions - with the only blemishes a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool in August and their 1-1 home draw with Manchester City in September. The Gunners have won eight successive matches since the visit of City, helping them build a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League, maintain a perfect record in the Champions League and reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals."
Arsenal have won 12 of their 14 games across all competitions, with only a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool and a 1-1 draw with Manchester City as blemishes. The team has strung together eight successive wins, built a four-point lead atop the Premier League, maintained a perfect Champions League record, and reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The 2-0 victory over Brighton produced a unique milestone: Arsenal became the first English top-flight side to play at least six matches in a single month and win every game without conceding, according to Opta. Max Dowman started aged 15 years and 302 days, and Ethan Nwaneri scored the opening goal against Brighton.
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