Max Dowman’s best pal, 17, expected to start in Carabao Cup as Arsenal starlet looks to become new William Saliba

MAX DOWMAN has established himself as the next big thing to come out of Arsenal. But the teenager’s best mate, Marli Salmon, is determined not to be left trailing in his wake. Dowman and Salmon have come through the Gunners’ academy together and now both are knocking on the door of the first team.