Three Arsenal academy stars who could feature in remainder of Premier League season including Jorginho replacement candidate

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Arsenal have three Premier League fixtures left to play this season, and four points will guarantee them a place in the top five.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal in the Champions League in midweek, knocking the Gunners out and essentially ending their season.

Mikel Arteta’s team have very little left to play for, although the Spaniard will certainly be keen on securing second place for the third consecutive season.

However, the remaining games are essentially meaningless, and Arteta is likely to use them to look ahead to next campaign.

With that said, here are three Hale End academy stars who could get a look-in in some capacity in the final three matches.

Three academy stars who could play for Arsenal in last three matches

Jack Henry-Francis

Jack Henry-Francis’ contract expires at the end of the season, so he’ll be desperate to make his debut before he leaves, with the faint hope of impressing Arteta and earning a new deal still just about alive.

The midfielder has featured in several matchday squads of late, and has been training with the first team for some time now.

A metronomic midfielder passer, there could be space in Arteta’s ensemble for Henry-Francis next season with Jorginho leaving.

It’s possible that the manager gives him a run-out before the season is up, to assess his credentials for playing a bit-part role next season, with the Italian departing and Thomas Partey yet to sign a new contract.

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Michal Rosiak

Another who has featured on Arsenal’s bench this season, Michal Rosiak could be a rogue shout for a debut this term.

There’s certainly a scenario where the Gunners are leading relegated Southampton on the final day and Arteta decides to throw some academy prospects onto the pitch, and Rosiak is high up the list.

The 19-year-old right-back is technically excellent and comfortable moving into midfield, making him well suited to an Arteta system.

With Jurrien Timber continuously going down injured this season and Ben White struggling to stay fit, there could be an avenue there for Rosiak to feature.

Ismael Kabia

Ismael Kabia has trained with the first team for most of the season and has been named in numerous matchday squads.

He made his debut with a short cameo appearance against Bolton in the League Cup earlier this season, although the elder Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has generally been viewed as ahead of him in the pecking order.

However, with Butler-Oyedeji leaving at the end of the campaign, Arteta may want to take a look at Kabia before the season is up.

A tricky 19-year-old Dutch winger, Kabia will want to stake a claim to be involved in Arsenal’s pre-season plans this summer.