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Dowman stars as Arsenal and Liverpool advance in League Cup
Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 in the League Cup.
Their 16-year-old player Max Dowman scored two goals.
This matched a record previously set by Wayne Rooney.
Arsenal have now won all six of their games this season.
Liverpool also advanced by beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1.
Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai scored for Liverpool.
Fulham and Brentford won their matches too.
Peterborough United advanced after winning a penalty shootout against Barnsley.
These teams moved into the League Cup’s fourth round.
Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2, with 16-year-old Max Dowman scoring twice.
Dowman became only the second 16-year-old to score twice in a League Cup match for a Premier League club, matching Wayne Rooney.
Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Anfield through goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Fulham defeated West Ham United 3-2, while Brentford beat Reading 2-1 to reach the fourth round.
Peterborough United advanced after a penalty-shootout victory over Barnsley following a 3-3 draw.
- Who
- Arsenal, Liverpool, Fulham, Brentford, and Peterborough United advanced, while Max Dowman was the standout player.
- What
- Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 and Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in League Cup fixtures; other teams also progressed.
- Where
- Arsenal won at Ipswich Town, Liverpool played at Anfield, Fulham played at West Ham United, and Brentford played at Reading.
- When
- The matches were played on Tuesday.
- Why
- The teams were competing to advance to the fourth round of the League Cup.
Key facts
- Arsenal result
- Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2.
- Dowman’s achievement
- Max Dowman scored twice at age 16 and matched Wayne Rooney’s League Cup feat.
- Liverpool result
- Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Anfield.
- Other Premier League results
- Fulham beat West Ham United 3-2 and Brentford beat Reading 2-1.
- Peterborough result
- Peterborough United defeated Barnsley in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw.
- Arsenal’s season
- Arsenal have won all six of their matches in all competitions this season.
Quotes
Andoni Iraola
Liverpool manager
“That is something very natural for him and he can deliver those actions, that is his biggest quality. His application, and ability to sustain the action.”
rediff.com
“At 16 years old he can create the moments. He is coping better and better and better. We know the talent, we need to look after him. Step by step.”
rediff.com
Sources
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