Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the admiration Max Dowman receives from his team-mates is deserved, despite the English wonderkid being only 16 years old.

Dowman has earned significant respect within the club, prompting journalists to ask Arteta how the rising star had created such a strong impression among the Arsenal squad.

“He deserves it,” Arteta said.

Arsenal host Everton today, with the match scheduled to begin at 17:00.