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Danny Murphy names the problem Max Dowman now faces at Arsenal

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Max Dowman is causing a lot of excitement in north London (Picture: REUTERS) Arsenal fans are getting very excited about 16-year-old Max Dowman after his sparkling performance against Ipswich Town, but Danny Murphy sees a problem ahead for the teenager. The Gunners prospect scored twice in the 4-2 win in the Carabao Cup at Portman Road, starting for the first time this season. The youngster does not turn 17 until December 31, but will surely get more chances to shine in the near future after an eye-catching display against another Premier League team. Former Liverpool midfielder Murphy is very impressed by Dowman, but feels breaking into Arsenal’s league side will be difficult for now given who is ahead of him. Sign up for In The Mixer, Metro's football newsletter Get exclusive analysis and previews of the biggest games every Friday. Sign up now for free. He sees Dowman as most suitable for the right-wing role or at no.10, but with Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard in Mikel Arteta’s squa