Max Dowman makes history as 16-year-old as Arsenal beats Everton 2-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal earned a last-gasp 2-0 victory over Everton, with Max Dowman making history as the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history.

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The 16-year-old’s cross set up Viktor Gyokeres’ winning goal in the 89th minute.

The Gunners dominated the early stages, with Declan Rice playing a short corner to Noni Madueke, who was denied by Jordan Pickford. Arsenal continued to create chances, with Idrissa Gueye blocking an attempt from Riccardo Calafiori.

Everton had their share of chances, with Michael Keane and Dwight McNeil going close. However, Arsenal’s defence held firm, with Calafiori making a crucial block to deny McNeil.

The game was intense, with both teams creating chances. Eberechi Eze had a shot curl marginally wide, while Bukayo Saka and Calafiori were denied by Pickford.

Jurrien Timber went off injured in the 38th minute, but Arsenal continued to press for a goal. They finally broke the deadlock in the 89th minute, with Gyokeres scoring the winner.

Dowman’s cross was deflected into Gyokeres’ path, and the striker finished clinically. The 16-year-old then made history, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history.

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The victory secures Arsenal’s fourth consecutive Premier League win, taking them 10 points ahead of Manchester City. It also inflicts the first defeat in Everton’s last three matches .

Everton will be disappointed, having had chances to win the game. However, they will be concerned about their position in the table, with relegation a possibility.