Martin Keown makes Max Dowman criticism as Arsenal blow title race wide open

Martin Keown makes Max Dowman criticism as Arsenal blow title race wide openArsenal were stunned by Bournemouth as their loss threw the Premier League title race wide open - and Martin Keown felt that Max Dowman wasn't used enough on SaturdayCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer21:04, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMax Dowman and Arsenal were shocked by Bournemouth on SaturdayMartin Keown has called out the Arsenal players for failing to find Max Dowman enough as he criticised them for "not mixing up their game enough" as they were beaten by Bournemouth.‌The Gunners produced a lacklustre display as they lost for the third time in four matches on Saturday lunchtime. This loss cast serious doubt over their champion credentials as it opened the door for Manchester City to take control of the Premier League picture.‌Alex Scott's winner for Bournemouth means Pep Guardiola's side have their destiny in their own hands as boos rang out at the Emirates at full-time. Arsenal desperately tried to seek a winner - and then an equaliser - in the second 45 minutes.‌Dowman, who recently became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer, was bought on as Arsenal sought to rescue their situation and Keown was adamant that his team-mates should've found him more.The ex-Gunner told TNT Sports: "Arsenal fixed the play and the picture never changed. Arsenal then couldn’t develop the play into their midfield players. Even when Dowman came on, we were all screaming give him the ball, but they didn’t have enough good control of the ball in the midfield and that is all down to Bournemouth and Arsenal not mixing up their game enough."READ MORE: Paul Merson warns Arsenal stars are 'smashed to pieces' after latest title blowREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta sends message to bruised Arsenal stars after painful Bournemouth defeatArsenal's loss came just eight days before they head to the Etihad to take on City. Mikel Arteta is yet to record a...