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Arsenal under-18s ended their season with a bang, as they drew 3-3 with Tottenham Hotspur in Frans De Kat’s last game as under-18 manager. In what was a microcosm of Arsenal’s season, Eddie Nketiah’s superb hatrick looked set to give Arsenal all three points but a pair of calamitous own goals from Jordi Osei-Tutu allowed Spurs a […]
Eddie Nketiah continued his superb recent run with two more goals as Arsenal under-18s came from behind to win 4-1 away to Sunderland in their penultimate game of the season. The Wearsiders started much the better side and converted their dominance into a goal early on. Defensive mistakes have been a recurring storyline for Arsenal […]
Portuguese goalkeeper Joao Virginia was the Gunners’ hero as they beat both Barcelona and Anderlecht on penalties to win the under-17 Future Cup in Amsterdam. Virginia joined Arsenal last summer from Portuguese side Benfica and has only begun playing regularly in the under-18 league over the course of the last few matches, but staked his […]
While the more senior players have been with their countries this week participating in international matches, Arsenal have taken an under-17 side to the Netherlands to participate in the Future Cup alongside a number of top European sides including Barcelona and Ajax. The tournament is held every year at Easter and involves eight clubs, split […]
Amongst the numerous Arsenal players out on loan at the moment, one of the more impressive has been Spanish midfielder and former Barcelona academy graduate Jon Toral, who has spent the season in the Championship with Birmingham City. Capable of playing either as an attacking midfielder or on either flank, Toral’s path from La Masia graduate […]
Arsenal under-18’s poor start to the league’s play-offs continued on Saturday as Tolaji Bola’s own goal saw them defeated 2-1 at West Bromwich Albion. The Gunners have now accrued just one point from their opening three games, and need to improve their form soon if they are to start climbing the table. The inexperienced Joao […]
Joe Willock scored twice as the Arsenal under-18’s got their top four push back on track with a comfortable victory against Southampton at London Colney on Saturday. YouTube: U18 HIGHLIGHTS: Arsenal 4-0 Southampton With Ryan Huddart required to play for the under-21’s on Friday, 16-year-old George Phillips was given his debut at this level in […]
Danny Welbeck played for an hour on his comeback from injury as Arsenal under-21’s convincingly beat Brighton on Friday at London Colney. It was, however, but it was 16-year-old Reiss Nelson who stole the show for the Gunners. The youngster scored one and set up two more as Arsenal went 3-0 up in the opening […]
Stephy Mavididi struck twice as the Arsenal under-21’s continued their promotion push with a victory away at Stoke on Saturday, despite Daniel Crowley’s red card in the second half. Arsenal started the game brightly and sent Stoke an early warning when the dangerous Crowley had a shot beaten away by goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann. However, just eight […]
Arsenal under-18s moved up to 3rd in the table after coming from behind to win 3-1 at Leicester, less than 24 hours after beating Swansea by the same score line in the FA Youth Cup. Only Aaron Eyoma and Savvas Mourgos were involved in both squads, but good depth at this level allowed Arsenal to […]
Arsenal under-18s started off the New Year with a bang as a superb display of attacking football saw them overpower Swansea at London Colney. Yassin Fortune has impressed since his summer move from Lens, and his early goal gave Arsenal the perfect start. A short corner routine led to Reiss Nelson’s shot being tipped over […]
Arsenal under-21’s moved level on points with leaders Derby County as they returned to action with a 3-2 win against Blackburn at London Colney. The headline team news for the Gunners was first-team captain Mikel Arteta starting in midfield as he stepped up his return to fitness. Ryan Huddart also started in goal with Matt […]
