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Arsenal Youth preview – U23s face tough test against Derby
After a short break, Arsenal U23s are back in action tonight when they host Premier League 2 leaders Derby County.
Steve Bould's side can, temporarily at...
Daniel Ballard nearing return after injury frustration
It has been a season of frustration for Daniel Ballard, with the defender's loan spell at Swindon Town having been cut short by a serious...
Tolaji Bola edging closer to first-team involvement
Most of the players who were in the same scholarship intake as Tolaji Bola are now experiencing senior football of some description.
Donyell Malen, for instance,...
Olowu and McGuinness finally get chances for U23s
For much of the first half of the season, defenders Joseph Olowu and Mark McGuinness had to endure a considerable amount of frustration.
The pair are...
John-Jules helps Arsenal U23s beat Dinamo Zagreb
Arsenal U23s were in Premier League International Cup action last night as they beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-2.
It was an enthralling encounter, with Tyreece John-Jules scoring...
Catalin Cirjan and Tom Smith rewarded with professional contracts
It has been a significant week for two of Arsenal's youngsters, who put pen to paper on their first professional contracts with the club.
Goalkeeper Tom...
Arsenal youngsters hoping to make debuts in Liege
Opportunities for youngsters from outside the first-team squad have been few and far between so far this season, but tonight, as Arsenal conclude their Europa...
Arsenal youth preview – U23s host Blackburn
Arsenal U23s are back in action tonight with a home game against Blackburn Rovers, and Steve Bould's side will be determined to build upon their...
Arsenal youngsters get off to mixed start in Bali tournament
An Arsenal U20 side, effectively comprised of the club's current U18 squad, is competing in a tournament in Indonesia, with the young Gunners having got...
Can Medley get his Arsenal career back on track?
Last season Zech Medley made three appearances for the Arsenal first-team, with some supporters suggesting that the centre-back could be the answer to Arsenal's defensive...
Arsenal U23s starting to excel under Bould’s guidance
Youth football is inevitably focused more on the development of individuals rather than how teams perform as a unit, but winning is always a good...
Ben Cottrell continuing to impress for Arsenal U23s
Ben Cottrell is still eligible to play at U18 level, but the fact that he has mainly featured for Arsenal U23s this season is indicative...
Arsenal’s scholarship intake for 2020/21 starts to take shape
We may not yet be halfway through the current campaign, but thoughts are already beginning to turn to next season and the youngsters that will...
U23 prospects edging closer to first-team involvement
It has been notable so far this season that fewer youngsters than usual have trained with the Arsenal first-team squad.
There are several reasons for this....