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Arsenal teenager Max Dowman sealed a vital 2-0 win against Everton to become the youngest Premier League scorer, moving his side nine (9) points clear in the title race, at the Emirates Stadium in London, England.
While the hosts should have had a penalty when Kai Havertz was tripped in the area by Michael Keane, it was the visitors who carved out the better chances.
Winger Dwight McNeil had one goal-bound shot miraculously blocked by Riccardo Calafiori and seconds later he curled a stunning effort against the post, with Iliman Ndiaye somehow putting the rebound wide.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall also forced a sharp save from David Raya, who was called into action again early in the second half to deny Beto after a goalmouth scramble.
Dowman, aged 16 years and 73 days, then came off the bench in the 74th minute as Arsenal looked for a glimmer of hope.
His sensational cross caused havoc in the Everton defence in the 89th minute and left Viktor Gyokeres with the simplest of tap-ins to finally break the stalemate.
Then came the moment that will be remembered by all. With Everton keeper Jordan Pickford up the field for a last-gasp corner, the ball broke to Dowman who headed the ball around one Everton player.
Dowman then side-stepped another defender and ran half the length of the pitch to slot the ball into an empty goal, sending the Arsenal fans into a frenzy.
It had been another nervous night at the Emirates as Arsenal laboured against Everton. But all that was forgotten when substitute Dowman produced a magical moment with virtually the last kick to spark an eruption of celebrations.
Arsenal’s late burst put them on 70 points from 31 games and their day got even better later as Manchester City could only draw 1-1 at West Ham United.
“It was a great moment, especially the way the goal built up, we had like 10, 15 seconds to really enjoy actually what was about to happen,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said.
“And it was magical, all the fans and all the players together jumping off the crowd. It was a beautiful day.”
“We create memories and moments and for many years people who were here tonight will say I was there when that 16-year-old kid scored that goal.”
Saturday’s Premier League results
Burnley 0-0 Bournemouth
Sunderland 0-1 Brighton
Arsenal 2-0 Everton
Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle
West Ham 1-1 Manchester City.
