Forget Eze and Madueke: Arteta Must Start Dowman For Arsenal Tonight

GiveMeSport's Alfie Cairns Culshaw argues that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should start 16-year-old Max Dowman on the left wing against Nottingham Forest. With Christos Tzolis sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained on international duty with Greece, Arteta faces a selection dilemma after both Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze failed to cement their claims in recent matches against Leeds and Lille.

Culshaw asserts that testing Dowman on the left flank offers high upside while Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard block his path on the right. The writer suggests Dowman's left-footed crossing ability could thrive against Forest, allowing Arteta to trial the teenage prospect while keeping Madueke and Eze as options off the bench if needed.