#youth-debut

#youth-debut

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.

Gabriel Jesus, Mathys Tel and Federico Chiesa are among the notable absentees from their respective clubs' 25-player squads for this season's Champions League. Jesus has been sidelined since January after undergoing knee surgery and hasn't featured for the club this season. Meanwhile, Arsenal have included teenage sensation Max Dowman in their squad following his eye-catching displays in the Premier League this season.