ARSENAL fans were left in awe at 15-year-old Max Dowman's performance in the FA Youth Cup against Manchester United.

The Gunners were beaten 3-2 at the Emirates by United - but it was still Dowman who stole the show.

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Midfielder Dowman had fans playing his highlights on repeat after a series of stunning runs and passes.

At 1-1, he even won a spot-kick and scored to leave supporters believing they have a superstar on their hands.

One said: "Max Dowman is NOT REAL! An absurd run, picking it up in his own third and winning a penatly, while taking on the entire Manchester United team.

"Dowman steps up and converts from the spot."

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Another hailed: "He’s going to be playing in the first team before we know it. Fans should keep their eyes on this one."

One lauded: "Max Dowman is an absolute beauty of a footballer. Such a problem-solver, this kid.

"Brilliant technical tools at his disposal and a proper big brain."

Another said: "Max Dowman is 15 and he has no business in academy football. Wild."

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Gooners were calling for Dowman to make his senior debut - having already trained with the first-team.

But no player below the under-16 age group can be included in a matchday squad, per tournament regulations.

And Dowman has been listed in Arsenal's U15 side.

Arteta said in January: "We have Max and many other kids it’s a big opportunity for us to see them in our environment and it’s clear on the rules with age restrictions at the moment.

"It’s very difficult to change that as well."

Dowman is not the only academy kid to have caught Arteta's eye with another starlet seen as one for the future.

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