Arsenal's pre-season outing against Como ended in a draw, but the Gunners' performance impressed Cesc Fabregas, who praised teenager Max Dowman's display. Fabregas joked that his side would be happy to take some of Arsenal's players if it would help Dowman develop further.
What happened?
Cesc Fabregas's Como side drew 0-0 against Arsenal in their pre-season outing, but the former Arsenal manager was full of praise for teenager Max Dowman's performance. Fabregas praised Dowman's talent and urged him to keep pushing himself to develop further.
Why it matters for Arsenal
Fabregas's comments suggest that Arsenal's academy graduates are making a positive impact on the team. Max Dowman's performance has caught the eye of Cesc Fabregas, who believes that the young player has a bright future ahead of him.
What comes next?
Arsenal's focus will now shift to Sunday's Community Shield showdown with Manchester City. The Gunners will look to build on their positive pre-season form and make a strong start to the new season.
Arsenal are currently 7 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with a goal difference of +44. They have scored 71 goals and conceded 27 so far this season. The team's recent form has been impressive, with 5 wins and no losses in their last 5 games. However, they will face a tough test against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
The team will be without injured players Jurriën Timber and Louie Copley, who are currently sidelined. Despite this, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta is confident that his team can make a strong start to the new season.
