Mikel Arteta will require multiple Arsenal stars to protect Max Dowman as the youngster impresses in pre-season, according to Keith Hackett.

Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2 in a pre-season clash in Singapore on Sunday afternoon with academy graduate Max Dowman catching the eye with a brilliant 30-minute cameo

MIKEL ARTETA’S Arsenal maintained their pre-season momentum with a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in Singapore – as new signing Viktor Gyokeres watched on. Goals from Mikel Merino

Newcastle United star Joelinton has been criticised after clashing with Max Dowman during a 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in Singapore.

Mikel Arteta heaped praise on 15-year-old Max Dowman after his star showing in Arsenal ’s 3-2 win over Newcastle. The teenager replaced Bukayo Saka in the second half at the National Stadium in Singapore, and dazzled fans and staff alike in just his second senior appearance for the Gunners.

MIKEL ARTETA has joined the chorus of Arsenal fans who have been left astonished by the exploits of Max Dowman. Dowman, 15, stole the show in a half hour cameo as the Gunners edged out Newcastle

Max Dowman's devastating cameo in Arsenal's 3-2 pre-season win over Newcastle has captured the imagination of Gunners fans on social media.