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Dowman Returns, U21s Suffer Red Card Defeat
28 Feb
Summary
- Max Dowman returned from an ankle injury after 83 days.
- The 16-year-old played 45 minutes in an U21 match against Ipswich.
- Arsenal's U21s lost the match, with Marli Salmon receiving a red card.

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has returned to the pitch after an 83-day absence due to an ankle injury sustained in a friendly against Manchester United. The 16-year-old played 45 minutes for the U21 side in their Premier League 2 fixture against Ipswich Town on Friday. Though the team conceded early, Dowman came close to equalizing with a free-kick and an individual effort.
Following Dowman's substitution at halftime, Arsenal continued to seek an equalizer. However, the match ended disappointingly as Marli Salmon was shown a second yellow card, leading to his dismissal. Ipswich held on to secure their victory, denying the young Gunners any points from the fixture. U21 boss Max Porter expressed his pleasure at Dowman's return, highlighting the importance of match minutes for his development and appreciating his renewed motivation.




