The taker is the most important player in the set-piece routine, and Mikel Arteta's side now have several strong options to choose from

Max Dowman made Arsenal history in midweek after being handed his first ever start in the 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Brighton. In doing so, he became the club’s youngest ever starter – another remarkable milestone for Mikel Arteta’s youthful side.

Only three players have scored against Arsenal this season; Dominik Szoboszlai courtesy of a staggering free kick, Erling Haaland on a quick breakaway for Manchester City and Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade with a towering header back in September.

The goalkeeper was 16 years and 72 days old, a record that also seemed unlikely to be beaten any time soon. It may take a special talent to beat Dowman’s current record, but now he has a chance to show everyone exactly what he is capable of.

After a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday night, Arsenal learned their League Cup quarter-final opponents in a post-match draw. Once again, Mikel Arteta’s side are set to play at home against Premier League opposition, this time Crystal Palace.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gave an opportunity to his academy options in midweek by handing full debuts to Andre Harriman-Annous and Max Dowman in a win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup.

LONDON -- If Arsenal are going to hang around in the EFL Cup, this is the way to do it. No key men were risked, squad players got much-needed reps and Hale End's finest made the right impression. That all this came with a berth in the quarterfinals of this competition makes it that fraction better.