LONDON, March 15 — Max Dowman, 16, propelled Arsenal closer to the title by becoming the Premier League’s youngest ever goalscorer in a dramatic 2-0 win against Everton yesterday as Manchester City stumbled in a 1-1 draw at West Ham.

Mikel Arteta’s men are edging towards a first league title in 22 years as their advantage over City, who have a game in hand, now stands at nine points.