Arsenal's Max Dowman replacement should be transformed 20-year-old with exciting stats

Arsenal should promote 20-year-old James Scanlon to the first team after Max Dowman's three-game suspension for a red card at Fleetwood.

Max Dowman will miss Arsenal's next three senior matches after an independent FA panel dismissed his appeal against a red card received during the cup tie at Fleetwood. The 16-year-old was sent off for retaliation following a poor challenge from Fleetwood midfielder Harrison Neal.

With Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis and Noni Madueke all dealing with injury concerns, Mikel Arteta faces a shortage of attacking options. The article suggests promoting James Scanlon, a 20-year-old summer signing from Manchester United, as Dowman's replacement.

Scanlon has senior experience, having scored six times in 28 appearances for Gibraltar's national team since 2024. On loan at Swindon Town last season, he scored once in six appearances. For Arsenal's U21s in the Premier League 2, he has three goals and one assist in five games, with strong statistical performances: 77th percentile for big chances created per 90 and 82nd percentile for successful crosses per 90. Swindon manager Gary Holloway praised his finishing ability and maturity.