Arsenal’s academy could not have wished for a better season.
Hale End has never enjoyed a better reputation in world football following the emergence of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly into the Arsenal first-team squad.
Lewis-Skelly enjoyed Champions League accolades as he was named in the semi-final first leg team of the week and Mikel Arteta is enjoying the hard work of the academy set-up.
Max Dowman is a name that is exciting Arsenal supporters as the next huge talent to emerge and the U16 side have just beaten Chelsea to an important trophy in the Youth game.
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Arsenal U16 side win Premier League Cup
Arsenal’s Under 16 side beat Chelsea 3-1 at Kingsmeadow to win the Premier League Cup for the first time.
Kyran Thompson put the Gunners ahead just before half time, then Josiah King doubled the lead just after the break.
The trophy was wrapped up in fine style as Marley Frohock struck a third from range before a late Chelsea consolation goal.
The success adds to a FA Youth Cup semi-final appearance from the U18 side, whilst the U21 side are still in with a chance of winning the Premier League 2 with the season drawing to a close.
Marli Salmon continues to impress
Arsenal fans have been impressed by Marli Salmon this season with some even drawing comparisons to William Saliba.
Salmon could feature for Arteta this season if the Gunners boss chooses to reward his fine form with some first-team minutes following the absence of Gabriel Magalhaes.
Salmon once again impressed in Arsenal’s victory over Chelsea and is another name that supporters will be keeping a close eye on in the coming months.
The defender may get an opportunity to further develop with the first-team in pre-season with the Gunners to set to play in the far east against North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
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