Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast Arsecast Extra Episode 685 - 09.03.2026
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Mar 9, 2026 A lively recap of a rotated Arsenal line-up, including two 16-year-olds making starts and how the unusual formation performed. Highlights include Marli Salmon and Max Dowman’s displays, a Madueke goal and Eze’s match-winning rocket. They debate FA Cup priority amid a packed season, squad management around injuries and international breaks, and Gabriel Jesus’s future and Edu’s move.
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Two 16 Year Olds Started A Competitive Arsenal Game
- Arsenal became the first Premier League side to start a game with two players aged 16 or under, with Marley Salmon and Max Dowman in the XI.
- Andrew Allen and James McNicholas highlighted how unusual it is for a centre-half to start at 16 and praised the club's confidence in both youngsters.
Young Defender's Mistake Framed As Development Opportunity
- Marley Salmon made a defensive error that led to Mansfield's equaliser but both hosts framed it as a learning moment for a 16-year-old.
- They noted senior teammates, especially Max Dowman, rallied around him and Arteta accepted mistakes are part of development.
Max Dowman Emerged As A Genuine First Team Threat
- Max Dowman stood out as Arsenal's most impressive performer, showing composure, dribbling and willingness to drive into the box on a difficult pitch.
- The hosts noted his near-goal run from halfway and instinct for creating chances despite youth and inexperience.