Arsenal supporters were filled with anticipation when manager Mikel Arteta invited a teenage wonderkid to first-team training prior to the Premier League match against Bournemouth.

On Saturday at the Emirates, the Gunners will host the Cherries in an attempt to win their first Premier League championship since defeating the Invincibles in 2004.

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Additionally, Arteta included Under-18 sensation Max Dowman, who at the age of 14 joined his senior squad for today’s training session.

Dowman can also function as a right winger in addition to his role as an attacking midfielder.

Arsenal supporters were ecstatic to learn of the teenager’s inclusion, as many believe the Spanish tactician is already laying the foundation for the club’s future.

“Max is already attaining incredible heights,” one supporter wrote on Twitter. “One of the youngest Arsenal first-team trainees in history.”

A second individual remarked, “Unbelievable level.”

An additional contributor wrote: “Mikel Arteta is building a football dynasty, he will dominate this league for a very long period of time.”

Another individual remarked, “That is absurd. “Playing against opponents who are twice his size and strength.”

In five matches for the Under-18s, Dowman has recorded one goal and four assists in addition to three appearances for Arsenal’s Under-16 side.

Young athletes are consistently given opportunities at the Emirates by Arteta.

Two years ago, at the age of 15, Ethan Nwaneri, now 17 years old, became the youngest player in Premier League history to compete.

Nwaneri contributed to the North Londoners’ 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium as a substitute.