At the “Anfield” stadium, the hosts were put ahead in the 21st minute by Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo doubled the lead in the 54th minute. Tottenham brought back the intrigue with a goal by Conor Gallagher in the 69th minute, but the visitors failed to save themselves.
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The match was special for former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, who returned to Anfield wearing Tottenham shirts.
The main hero of Arsenal’s victory was sixteen-year-old Max Dowman. The youngster scored in the 7th and 47th minutes, with additional goals from Noni Madueke (16th min.) and Mikel Merino (58th min.). The hosts’ side was softened by Anis Mehmeti in the 62nd minute.
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Mikel Arteta made as many as nine changes to the starting lineup compared to previous matches, but this did not prevent his team from confidently advancing to the round of 16.
Max Dowman scored his first goal after an impressive individual episode: receiving a pass from Eberechi Eze, he deceived defender Cedric Kipre and sent the ball into the lower corner of the goal. Arsenal has not won this tournament since 1993.
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Other Tuesday matches:
- West Ham United – Fulham 2:3;
- Peterborough United – Barnsley 3:3 (7:6 after penalties);
- Reading – Brentford 1:2.
