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Max Dowman Shines with Two Goals as Arsenal See Off Ipswich in Carabao Cup

Max Dowman scored twice and earned MVP honors as Arsenal advanced in the Carabao Cup third round.

  • On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road in the Carabao Cup Third Round, advancing to the fourth round.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta rotated the squad due to injuries, deploying Marli Salmon, Martin Zubimendi, and Myles Lewis-Skelly in a makeshift back four with Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Cristian Mosquera, and Piero Hincapie sidelined.
  • Scoring twice, 16-year-old Max Dowman opened the scoring six minutes into the match and completed his brace shortly after halftime, while Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino added goals to reach 4-0.
  • Earning a 9 rating, Max Dowman claimed MVP honors, while Eberechi Eze, Bruno Guimaraes, and Kepa Arrizabalaga delivered strong performances supporting the victory.
  • For the Premier League's fifth matchweek on Saturday, September 19, Ipswich Town travels to face Everton while Arsenal visits the American Express Stadium to play Brighton & Hove Albion.
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The Ecuadorian was not invited to this meeting, which featured the 16-year-old Max Dowman.

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A reserve-heavy Arsenal team made short work of Ipswich in the League Cup, with Liverpool advancing.

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The Chilean flyer, who regained title in the third round of the tournament, was overtaken by the midfield gunner and had a good dose of responsibility in the first two goals of the 4-2 defeat.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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