Ferguson becomes Albion’s youngest Premier League goalscorer

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18-year-old's goal against Arsenal goes into the history books.

Charlie Hanson

2023-01-01T06:00:00Z

Evan Ferguson became Albion's youngest goalscorer in the Premier League with his goal against Arsenal.

Evan Ferguson became Albion’s youngest ever Premier League goalscorer after netting against Arsenal on New Year’s Eve.

The 18-year-old smartly struck home from Lewis Dunk’s pass to cut the deficit in our 4-2 defeat to the Gunners.

He already has a place in the club’s history, having become our youngest Premier League player when he came on as a substitute against Burnley in February.

While unhappy with Saturday result, Evan was impressed by Albion’s spirit against the league leaders.

“It shows the team we are. Arsenal are a good team, but we made them nervous at the end.

“If Kaoru’s second goal [that was ruled out for offside] had counted it would have been a completely different ending.

“It’s a disappointing result, because we wanted to win the game. But on a personal level I am pleased to get the goal.”

The forward is delighted to have made his own little bit of history, but is focussed on the here and now.

“It’s not a bad thing to be our youngest scorer! I am just looking forward to the Everton game now and hopefully I can try and get another goal.”

Skipper Lewis Dunk was delighted for Ferguson, who made his Republic of Ireland senior debut in what has been a momentous 2022.

"He showed where he’s at with the way he took the goal," said Dunk. "He’s down to earth, a young kid with a great work ethic who gives his all in training and who is going to keep improving. I’m buzzing for him and hopefully there is a lot more to come from him."