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Max Dowman is set to benefit from Mikel Arteta’s latest tactical experiment

Arsenal fans were both concerned and intrigued about how Mikel Arteta was going to handle Arsenal’s left-wing problem against Leeds. With Christos Tzolis ruled out…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Max Dowman is set to benefit from Mikel Arteta’s latest tactical experiment
Key Things to Know
  • James Lloyd argues Max Dowman will gain more first-team minutes due to Noni Madueke shifting to the left wing.
  • Mikel Arteta deployed Madueke on the left flank against Leeds following a hamstring injury to Christos Tzolis.
  • Madueke's positional switch makes Dowman the primary backup to Bukayo Saka on the right flank.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer James Lloyd argues that teenager Max Dowman is poised to gain more playing time due to Mikel Arteta deploying Noni Madueke on the left wing. Following an injury to Christos Tzolis, Madueke started on the left flank against Leeds, creating chances and providing direct pace despite playing on his weaker side.

Lloyd notes that shifting Madueke to the left makes Dowman the primary backup to Bukayo Saka on the right wing. With Arsenal facing Lille in the Champions League, the 16-year-old could see increased opportunities, either out wide or as an alternative left-wing option.

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