Arsenal’s first team may be going through a difficult period but there is more optimism around the Under 18s side as they prepare for a huge fixture.
Arsenal U18s are preparing to take on Manchester United in the quarter final of the FA Youth Cup at the Emirates Stadium.
The Arsenal academy have won the prestigious youth trophy seven times in their history and beat Fulham 2-1 in the previous round.
Arsenal have been handed a major boost before the game as former striker Chido Obi-Martin is expected to miss the game due to first team involvement at Old Trafford.
With that said, here is everything you need to know about Arsenal v Manchester United in the quarter final of the FA Youth Cup.
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Arsenal v Manchester United kick off date and time
Arsenal will host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in the quarter final of the FA Youth Cup on Friday 28th February 2025.
Kick off is at 7pm (GMT) at the Emirates and both sides are looking to progress to the semi final.
How can I watch Arsenal v Manchester United?
There are still a limited number of tickets available for the clash between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates, whilst there will be live updates throughout the game on Arsenal’s Academy X page.
The game will also be available, free to watch, on Arsenal’s official website or via the club’s official app.
Arsenal U18s team news
It is expected that Max Dowman and Jack Porter are both likely to start the game having both been in and around the Arsenal first-team squad this season.
Andre Harriman-Annous has also trained with the first-team in recent weeks and has been in fine form for the U18 side this season having score six goals in the league and three already in the FA Youth Cup run.
Myles Lewis-Skelly is eligible to play for Arsenal however, it is highly unlikely he will be risked with such a huge Champions League tie around the corner.
15-year-old Marli Salmon has been compared to William Saliba in his recent appearance for the U21 side but isn’t expected to feature for the U18s.
Arsenal U18s current form
Jack Wilshere congratulated the U18 side after their previous round victory over Fulham and Adam Birchall’s team head into the clash in relatively decent form.
Their only setback in four games since the 2-1 victory over Fulham was in their last encounter at home to Brighton U18s where they lost 3-2 in a thrilling contest.
Arsenal currently sit eighth in the U18 Premier League whereas opponents Manchester United are flying high in second position in their league.
United U18 side are unbeaten in five matches, which includes a 5-1 thrashing of Chelsea in the previous round where Obi-Martin bagged a hat trick.
With recent academy departures between the two sides in Ayden Heaven joining Obi-Martin in opting for Old Trafford, there should be an intriguing edge to the game and one that the Gunners will be hoping they can come out on top in.
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