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Arsenal has given 16-year-old Max Dowman more first-team opportunities after a pre-season showing. Dowman is the youngest Premier League scorer, and his involvement is expected to grow as the 2026-27 season nears.
Following the death of Billy Vigar, the FA has updated Stadium Accreditation criteria to ban solid brick, breeze block or concrete barriers around pitches in the National League system for men and women. Clubs must remove or cover existing barriers “as soon as reasonably practicable.” The Premier League Stadium Fund will provide funding to support the changes. Matches may continue during the transition as clubs assess safety.
The Independent Football Regulator has proposed a levy to fund its running costs, with clubs across the top tiers facing payments next season. The plan aims to cap costs while ensuring the regulator can work toward a sustainable football ecosystem, though figures are higher than earlier forecasts.