Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman to become youngest Premier League starter
Arsenal prodigy Max Dowman will become the youngest player to start a Premier League match at 16 years and 144 days old against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The Gunners prospect breaks a long-standing record held by former Everton midfielder Jose Baxter.
Baxter was 16 years and 198 days old when he made his first top-flight start for the Toffees in 2008.
A season of shattered records
This latest milestone adds to a remarkable collection of achievements for the teenage sensation during a historic campaign.
The English prodigy already holds the accolade of being the youngest player in Champions League history, having debuted at just 15 years and 308 days last November.
He also became the youngest player to feature in England’s top flight in August at 15 years and 235 days old.
The dynamic midfielder subsequently etched his name into the history books again in March, becoming the youngest goalscorer with a strike against Everton.
Title celebrations at Selhurst Park
Having secured the league title, the newly crowned champions will receive a guard of honour at Selhurst Park this weekend.
The young talent has made five top-flight appearances this term, ensuring he officially qualifies for a Premier League winner’s medal.
His rapid rise underscores a stellar season for the North London club as they look to finish their domestic campaign on a high.