Arsenal clinched the Premier League title on Tuesday, ending a 22-year drought after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth, making Arsenal uncatchable at the top of the table [1, 2]. The Gunners will play their final league match against Crystal Palace on Sunday [1, 2].
Max Dowman, aged 16, became the youngest player to earn a Premier League winner’s medal this season after appearing in five league games [1, 2]. Dowman debuted in August as Arsenal’s second-youngest Premier League player ever in a match against Leeds [2]. Earlier this year in March, he became the youngest Premier League goalscorer at 16 years and 73 days old [2]. In November 2025, Dowman set a record as the youngest player to appear in the Champions League at 15 years and 308 days in a game against Slavia Prague [2].
To comply with league rules for under-18 players, Dowman changes his kit separately from the senior team [2]. He first trained with Arsenal’s senior squad in December 2025 at age 14, after coach Mikel Arteta invited him to join the team [2]. Despite the busy season, Dowman missed Arsenal training on Thursday to sit his GCSE exams [1].
Midfielder Mikel Merino returned to training after a long-term foot injury sustained at the end of January [1]. Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday, May 30 [1]. The club has planned a trophy parade in Islington for the day after the final to celebrate their double final appearances and their league triumph [1].
