'Best moment of season' - Calafiori on Dowman goal and scorpion-kick block

Riccardo Calafiori believes team-mate Max Dowman's goal against Everton was "the best moment of the season".

The 16-year-old became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history with his stoppage-time goal against the Toffees that sealed a vital win in Arsenal's title challenge.

"That's why I was so, so happy after the game, especially after the goal," Calafiori said. "We were all happy. We ran towards him, towards the fans.

"It was the best moment of the season so far. At least in the Premier League, for sure."

Dowman's late goal came after Viktor Gyokeres had given the Gunners the lead in the 89th minute, as Mikel Arteta's side moved nine points clear at the top of the table over the weekend.

Before the late drama, Calafiori had produced an acrobatic 'scorpion kick' block to keep the scores level.

"It is the best [block of my career]. I think it was so important for the result and for the team. I'm really happy for the team." the 23-year-old defender said.

"I didn't think about it too much. I just looked at the guy who was shooting and I thought I had to cover as much space as possible. I just reacted.

"We love to defend our house and our goal. We try to do everything."

Arsenal are in action their second-leg tie against Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Calafiori was asked if his block on Saturday made him feel like things are all falling into place for the Gunners. He responded: "I believe that these small big things normally happen when something big is going to happen."