Fans on X have praised Arsenal teenage sensation Max Dowman for his impressive display in their 5-0 win over Leeds United. Both sides were in action in the Premier League on Saturday, August 23.
Jurrien Timber planted his header into the back of the net to give the hosts the lead following a corner kick from Declan Rice in the 34th minute. At the cusp of halftime (45+1’), Bukayo Saka rifled his effort into the net to double Arsenal’s lead.
Three minutes into the second half, Viktor Gyokeres advanced with the ball in attack and placed his effort into the net to make the scoreline 3-0. Timber scored his second goal of the encounter to give the Gunners a four-goal lead in the 56th minute.
In added time (90+5’), Gyokeres scored from the penalty spot to seal the victory for Mikel Arteta’s men. Meanwhile, Dowman was introduced as a replacement for Noni Madueke in the 64th minute of the game.
The teenager put in an impressive performance in attack and won the late penalty, which Gyokeres converted. In 27 minutes on the pitch, Dowman registered two shots, won five out of seven ground duels contested, and was successful in one out of three attempted dribbles (via Sofascore).
After the game, Arsenal fans on X lauded his performance, with one tweeting:
“Max Dowman do not kill me. 3 penalties won in 3 cameos 😭.”
Max Dowman do not kill me. 3 penalties won in 3 cameos 😭
“Max Dowman is special. Very special.,” another added.
Max Dowman is special. Very special.
“Dowman has just won his 3rd penalty for us.,” another said.
dowman has just won his 3rd penalty for us.
“We have to protect him, this is Yamal level potential,” a fan opined.
@SVCarbaholic We have to protect him, this is Yamal level potential
“That’s a Dowman assist in my book. 📕,” another claimed.
That’s a Dowman assist in my book. 📕
“Dowman wins penalties for fun, defenders can’t deal with him. 🤣,” a fan hilariously added.
Dowman wins penalties for fun, defenders can’t deal with him. 🤣
“Took Yamal 3 games to get his first assist Dowman did it in 1 game,” another posted.
Took Yamal 3 games to get his first assist Dowman did it in 1 game
“Max Dowman is those chosen one. Unbelievable kid man,” wrote another.
Max Dowman is those chosen one. Unbelievable kid man
“A nice first home game of the season” – Jurrien Timber on Arsenal win over Leeds United
Jurrien Timber has claimed that the Gunners’ home win over Leeds United was an outstanding one. He went on to claim that himself and his teammates played well as they also registered their second clean sheet of the season, which he termed ‘important.’
Reacting to Arsenal’s performance in an interview after the game, Timber said (via afcstuff on X):
“A nice first home game of the season, you felt the energy of the crowd. The team played really well, clean sheet again is also important. A special day, scoring two times & assisting as well – I’m going to enjoy this!” 😁
The north London giants have now registered six points from two games in the 2025-26 term. Arsenal are also the leaders in the standings, and they will be eager to remain consistent as they look to win the league title this season.
