Arsenal Under-21s returned to training at the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Monday after their summer break.
The club confirmed the academy squad were back at London Colney as preparations begin for the new season.
Arsenal also published a gallery from the session, giving supporters a first look at the young Gunners after their return to work.
The timing gives the Under-21s an early chance to build rhythm before the senior group fully settles into pre-season. Read Arsenal has already covered how Mikel Arteta faces a shortened Arsenal pre-season schedule, with the World Cup still affecting parts of the first-team group.
Academy Group Back At Work
The return of the Under-21s marks the start of an important few weeks for Arsenal’s academy staff.
Pre-season can be valuable for young players trying to push closer to first-team training. It also gives the club time to assess which players may need senior exposure, loan moves or regular academy minutes.
Arsenal’s academy pathway remains a major part of the club’s wider planning. Read Arsenal has also looked at the ongoing Hale End contract situation around Alex Marciniak and Josh Ogunnaike, which shows how active the youth setup remains this summer.
The Under-21s now have a platform to reset after the break. For several players, the next month could shape where they fit once competitive football returns.
