It was amazing to witness the scenes of celebration for Max Dowman's historic goal against Everton. The 16-year-old was mobbed by delirious team-mates who went streaming down the touchline as disbelieving fans piled into each other in the stands.
The goal was an exhibition of a sensational young player's talent. Jordan Pickford was caught upfield but Dowman still had work to do, two Everton defenders to beat, the length of the pitch to run. He made it all look effortlessly easy, gliding all the way.
His exhilarating cameo, after appearing in the 74th minute, had changed the game, turning a potentially damaging draw into a euphoric victory, shifting the pressure off Arsenal and onto Manchester City, and pushing the Gunners closer to the title.
The goal immediately puts him in the company of previous prodigies such as Wayne Rooney. His future glimmers with extraordinary possibility. And it may also prove a season-defining moment for Arsenal as they chase down a trophy they haven't won in 22 years.
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