A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season

The 2026-27 Premier League season is set to ignite on Friday, August 21, with champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry City. As the league gears up for another exciting campaign, attention is turning to the next generation of talent poised to make their mark.

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It feels strange to say that a player who has already scored a goal in the Premier League is about to have a breakthrough season - but that is exactly the case for Max Dowman.

BBC Sport has highlighted 20 emerging stars, one from each Premier League club, who are expected to have breakthrough seasons. These young prospects represent a diverse range of positions and potential, offering a glimpse into the future of English football.

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The attacker is still only 16 years old, and made six appearances in the league last season, but after being given a taste of first-team action is set to be more involved this time around.

Among the notable names is Arsenal's Max Dowman, an attacking midfielder/forward who, despite already scoring a Premier League goal at 16, is anticipated to feature more prominently this season. He broke the record for the youngest scorer in league history last season and has shown promise in pre-season friendlies. Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to integrate him more regularly into the first team.

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A strong start to pre-season, including a goal in the defeat by Real Sociedad, underlines the 19-year-old's potential.

Aston Villa's George Hemmings, a highly-rated midfielder, has already made appearances for the first team, including in the Europa League. His strong pre-season performance, marked by a goal against Real Sociedad, underscores his potential. Meanwhile, Bournemouth's Veljko Milosavljevic, a Serbian international defender, became the youngest Bournemouth player to start a Premier League match. Despite a knee injury sidelining him since January, the 19-year-old is expected to return and contribute.

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Centre-half Veljko Milosavljevic is already a Serbia international and became the youngest Bournemouth player to start a Premier League match when he played against Brighton in September.