Arsenal teenager Max Dowman scored twice as the Gunners defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road to advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.

The 16-year-old opened the scoring after just seven minutes, producing sharp footwork before finding the net to give Arsenal an early advantage.

Noni Madueke then doubled the lead before Dowman struck again shortly after half-time to make it 3-0.

Mikel Merino added Arsenal's fourth before Ipswich responded through Anis Mehmeti and Chuba Akpom, reducing the final deficit to two goals.

The result secured Arsenal's place in the next round while maintaining the club's perfect start to the season across all competitions. Reuters reported that Arsenal have now won their opening six matches of the campaign.

But Dowman's performance was the major talking point.

His brace made him only the second 16-year-old to score twice in a single match for a Premier League club, matching a feat achieved by Wayne Rooney for Everton in a League Cup tie against Wrexham in 2002.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the youngster after the game, highlighting his ability to create decisive moments despite his age.

Arteta said the club already understands the level of Dowman's talent but stressed the importance of managing his development carefully as expectations around the teenager continue to grow.

Dowman's latest display adds to the excitement surrounding Arsenal's academy pipeline, with the youngster increasingly earning opportunities around the first team.

For Ipswich, the two late goals restored some pride, but Arsenal's early advantage proved too much to overcome.

The Gunners will now turn their attention to the Carabao Cup fourth round as Dowman's rapid emergence gives Arteta another attacking option during a busy season.