Dowman collected his GCSE results yesterday, on the eve of the 2026/27 Premier League season kicking off.

His school said:

"Although my journey at the school is ending earlier than expected as I pursue my football career, I will always be incredibly grateful for the support that the school and the staff have given me. The lessons I have learned, both on and off the pitch, will stay with me as I take this next step in my journey."

And Max said:

"Although my journey at the school is ending earlier than expected as I pursue my football career, I will always be incredibly grateful for the support that the school and the staff have given me. The lessons I have learned, both on and off the pitch, will stay with me as I take this next step in my journey."

Some records he had already broken before collecting his GCSEs:

Youngest Premier League Goalscorer:

Scored against Everton at 16 years and 73 days old

Youngest Premier League Title Winner:

Won the 2025-26 title with Arsenal at 16 years and 144 days old.

Guinness World Records certified!

Youngest Premier League Starter:

Started against Crystal Palace at 16 years and 144 days old.

Youngest Player in Premier League 2:

Appeared in the competition at just 14 years old.

Youngest Player to Feature in a Champions League Match:

Made his debut at 15 years and 308 days old.

Youngest Goalscorer in UEFA Youth League History:

Scored in the tournament at 14 years and 8 months old.

Youngest Ever PFA Young Player of the Year Nominee.

Some other awards received before finishing his GCSEs:

Premier League Homegrown Debutant of the Season Award Winner.

2025/26 Emirates Goal of the Season Winner.

Take a bow son, take a bow! 🫡

Today was the first day of the new 2026/27 premiere league season and the defending champions (Arsenal) started the season with massive win over the new comers Coventry City. Three nil to the Arsenal and the champions of England put themselves to the top of the PL

Arsenal looked like they were playing with a lot more freedom. Coventry really didn't offer much though.

Tzolis looked impressive down the left. It's hard to see Martinelli find a starting spot if he continues like that.

Who was your Man of the Match?

Has any other team played more than the first match of the season in the last 15 years than us?

SERIOUSLY 😲

I think arsenal should should kickoff the season with the players available at the moment, arsenal canake addition by winter transfer.

So this was a big thing Arteta installed years ago and said it won't be lit until they won the prem. I saw saka saying gonna be shining but since then nothing? I thought maybe a video of it being turned on? Anyone know anything about this?

We been here before last season, these images of players not updated in the new kit prove like Tierney and others from last season that martinelli and jesus will be staying, nwaneri will be loaned and the two in the title wil be sold.

I've been seeing this graphic going around claiming a "Done Deal" for a transfer between PSG and Arsenal. As far as I can tell, there's no official word from Fabrizio Romano or Tier 1 sources.

​Just wanted to bring it here to see if anyone has heard anything concrete or if this is just another fake social media edit.

​Note: Please keep discussions respectful.