Premier League star U-turns on Max Dowman vs Rio Ngumoha debate after facing wonderkid

Premier League star U-turns on Max Dowman vs Rio Ngumoha debate after facing wonderkidOne current Premier League star has changed his mind over who is currently the more impressive player between Liverpool prospect Rio Ngumoha and Arsenal prodigy Max DowmanCommentsSportTom Sunderland Sports writer14:31, 17 Apr 2026View ImageAlex Iwobi has said Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha has impressed him more than Arsenal winger Max Dowman thus far(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Fulham star Alex Iwobi has changed camps in the Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha debate. And it was only after getting a look up close at one of the pair that the Nigeria international swapped sides.‌Both teenagers have enjoyed breakthrough campaigns and are each being tipped for senior England caps in future. Ngumoha, 17, has emerged as a potential regular starter in Liverpool's attack, while 16-year-old Dowman has dazzled near enough every time he's been seen in Arsenal colours.‌Iwobi, 29, has the benefit of being able to get a real sense of each starlet's talents up close and personal. And while he was firmly in one camp until not long ago, that stance has now shifted.‌"Before I played against Rio on the weekend, I'd say Max," said the Cottagers talisman. "But Rio...oh!JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page"In all fairness to [Timothy] Castagne, he did alright...but he [Ngumoha] was a handful, bro."‌READ MORE: 10 of the youngest Premier League goalscorers as Max Dowman makes history vs EvertonREAD MORE: Man Utd have their own Max Dowman as former team-mate hails 'special' wonderkidIwobi was on the losing side against Liverpool as Fulham came up empty at Anfield last week. The west Londoners lost 2-0 on Merseyside, where Ngumoha opened the scoring with a beautifully curled effort from the corner of the box.The former Chelsea academy prospect has patented the same cut-in off the le...