15 years old Still in the summer holidays from school, he won an Arsenal penalty in his Premier League debut. 16 years old He won Liverpool’s final winner in his first match in the Top Division.
The kids have been given opportunities from the top England team earlier this season, and they are making the most of the opportunities.
Now, Max Douman and Rio Nugumoha may face off head-on in their biggest ever Premier League match.
The highlight of this weekend’s third round match will be a meeting between two teams that are likely to be fighting the title, with Arsenal travelling to Liverpool on Sunday, scoring up to six points.
And what links the two great power teams is their trust in young talent.
In 235th of 2015, Dowman became the second youngest player to feature in the Premier League when he defeated Leeds 5-0 on Saturday to replace Arsenal. He showed excellent technical skills and dribbling ability, and scored a slow penalty that was converted for the ultimate goal.
Four days before his 17th birthday, Ngumoha made his senior debut in Liverpool when he came in as a late alternative in Newcastle on Monday, securing a 3-2 victory in dramatic style by winning one of the game’s final kicks.
Both teenagers are likely to be on the bench again at Anfield, but don’t be surprised if the manager looks at them later in the game, when at least one 100% record disappears.
Key Match Up
Tottenham is the only team to win both the opening two games and the next host Bournemouth on Saturday. The Spurs have yet to acknowledge their goals in a clear change in emphasis under new manager Thomas Frank.
Manchester City is aiming to bounce off a 2-0 home loss to Tottenham when they visit Brighton on Sunday.
Even in the three weeks of the season, there are already two clubs that are close to crisis.
Manchester United will host Burnley on Saturday. The humiliating exit of the English League Cup At the hands of the town of Grimsby in the fourth floor.
There was West Ham after that, and conceded a total of eight goals in defeats to Sunderland and Sunderland. Chelsea He was also eliminated from the League Cup – on the night of the Captain Jarrod Bowen tried to stand up to his fans. Next is a Sunday trip to Nottingham Forest.
Players to watch
Eberechi Eze was featured as Arsenal’s latest signature The weekend and England forwards line up to debut in the toughest environments at Anfield.
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike started and scored in each of the club’s first three games with Community Shield and league victory at Bournemouth and Newcastle.
newly signed Manchester City goalkeeper Jame Straford is under pressure to be held responsible for his second goal due to poor pass during his match against Brighton following a volatile display with Tottenham. Trafford replaced Edason as the departure, but certainly not at his feet adept at the ball.
From action
Bukayosaka could go missing due to Liverpool’s Arsenal after suffering a hamstring injury to Leeds. The BBC reports that the England winger will be out for up to four weeks, potentially leaving him out from future international breaks.
Another England International, suffering from injuries, is Cole Palmer, who missed Chelsea’s 5-1 victory at West Ham on Friday due to a gro caliber injury. Palmer did not train earlier this week.
Newcastle is heading for a game in Leeds on Saturday after midfielders Sandro Tonari and Jollington hit Liverpool on Monday, when manager Eddie Hau departed with injuries he described as “a considerable threat to us.” Anthony Gordon fills up as a striker Alexander Isaac is not availableIt’s also missing due to the suspension.
From the field
As the final weekend before the transfer window closes on Monday, there may be some interesting selection of teams that feature, or have been, or perhaps, excluded, with players linked to the move.
Isaac is obvious. He continues to move away from Newcastle’s main team as he potentially seeks a move to Liverpool.
Yoane WissaNewcastle’s reported target has not yet played for Brentford this season and has removed his relationship with the club on his Instagram account, but has returned to training. Will he feature against Sunderland on Saturday?
Also pay attention to the development of Nottingham Forest. Nuno Espirito Santo has been released Last week we detailed the deterioration in relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis. How will Forest fans welcome Nuno in their home match against West Ham?
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