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Arsenal defeat Ipswich Town 4-2 to reach Carabao Cup fourth round
Arsenal advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup following a 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The match was highlighted by a standout performance from 16-year-old Max Dowman, who scored twice. His brace makes him only the second 16-year-old in history to score two goals in a single game for a Premier League club in any competition, matching a record set by Wayne Rooney in 2002.
In addition to Dowman’s goals, Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also found the net for the Gunners. Ipswich Town attempted a comeback with goals from Anis Mehmeti and Chuba Akpom, but Arsenal maintained control to secure the win. The victory extends Arsenal’s strong start to the season, marking their sixth consecutive win across all competitions.
Ahead of the match, Arsenal faced potential selection challenges due to injuries, including Ben White, who missed training with a groin injury. Manager Mikel Arteta utilized squad rotation to manage player fitness during the cup fixture.
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