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Arsenal latest: Mikel Arteta receives promise as Max Dowman response emerges

Arsenal are back in Premier League action this weekend as Mikel Arteta's side look to build momentum in their defence of the title

By Abbie Meehan · Football London

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Mikel Arteta backed Lionel Messi's praise of Arsenal teenager Max Dowman as a unique and gifted talent.
Defender Gabriel promised he remains ready to take future penalties despite his Champions League final miss against PSG.
Gabriel expressed gratitude to PSG's Marquinhos for comforting him immediately after his crucial penalty heartbreak.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised teenager Max Dowman after Lionel Messi included the youngster in his top 10 list of emerging Adidas athletes. Arteta backed Messi's assessment, noting that Dowman possesses a special gift and is unique in how he plays and carries himself on the pitch.

Meanwhile, Arsenal defender Gabriel has promised he will continue taking penalties despite missing his spot-kick in May's Champions League final against PSG. Gabriel also commended fellow Brazilian defender Marquinhos for offering support and comfort immediately following that decisive shootout miss.

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Arsenal latest: Mikel Arteta receives promise as Max Dowman response emerges

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