Max Dowman

England have learned their draw for the UEFA u19 Euro elite round in March, with a trio of Arsenal players in strong contention for involvement.

Only five Arsenal players have avoided injury or illness this season, highlighting the strain on Arteta’s squad as they lead the Premier League and Champions League.

Arsenal’s Max Dowman suffered an ankle ligament injury following a challenge by a Manchester United u21 player in last week’s friendly, according to reports.

Arsenal have registered Gabriel Jesus for the Champions League meaning he can play on Wednesday night

Gabriel Jesus, Max Dowman, and former Gunner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all played in an Arsenal u21 friendly win over Manchester United behind closed doors on Saturday.

Max Dowman scored a brace including a wondergoal in the Arsenal u19 win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, with Luis Munoz making history in the same game.

UEFA have confirmed the Arsenal u19 squad for their match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, with Max Dowman among those dropping down.

Arsenal have received a boost ahead of Wednesday’s game against Bayern Munich, with Martin Odegaard joining training with the team on Tuesday.

Jack Wilshere believes Max Dowman is better than he was at the same age, recalling the youth midfielder’s breakthrough during Wilshere’s time as Arsenal’s u18 head coach.

Seven Arsenal academy players were involved in first-team training on Friday, including one of the club’s current loanees.

England u21 boss Lee Carsley has confirmed that they’re monitoring Max Dowman for another potential international promotion in the future.

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman won yet another penalty on Wednesday, earning the spot-kick in an England u19 victory over Lithuania.

Seven Arsenal youngsters will be involved with the England youth teams over the international break, from the u17s to the u21s.

Max Dowman became the youngest-ever Champions League player on Tuesday, but Mikel Arteta was primarily pleased with the teenager’s courage on the pitch.

Arsenal youth trio Andre Harriman-Annous, Alexei Rojas, and Max Dowman have all travelled with the first-team squad for Tuesday’s game against Slavia Prague.

Viktor Gyokeres and Kepa Arrizabalaga were absent from training for Arsenal on Monday, but Martin Zubimendi was involved despite his early weekend substitution.

Arsenal’s Hale End trio shine as the Gunners beat Brighton to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-final, setting up a home tie with Crystal Palace in December.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he’d have to be blind not to give Max Dowman chances, adding that he wants the midfielder to stay at Arsenal for many years.

Five Arsenal youth players joined first-team training on Tuesday, raising the possibility some of them could be involved with the senior squad in Wednesday’s League Cup fixture.

The Arsenal u21s team selection against Exeter City will provide an early hint at potential first-team call-ups for Arsenal’s League Cup game against Brighton in midweek.