Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka score second-half goals as a youthful Arsenal side beat Brighton to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Brighton outshot Arsenal on the night, forcing Kepa into six saves. First-choice keeper David Raya has faced just five shots since September. It wasn’t entirely convincing, but Arteta can at least take solace from his side’s spot in the quarterfinals.

Later, a lovely drop of the shoulder saw Dowman slip away from a marker before making another burst for the box. As the half ended, he isolated De Cuyper expertly on the touchline before breezing away from him to receive even more applause.

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.

LEANDRO TROSSARD signed a new contract with Arsenal in the summer – but is now hoping for another one. The Belgian midfielder, a £21million arrival from Brighton in January 2021, was handed