Arsenal are now preparing for the end of season run in following the return of the squad from the last international break of the campaign.
Arsenal players were in action around the world during the international break and Martin Odegaard impressed his Norway team mates during their World Cup qualifiers.
Mikel Arteta will now be hoping that his returning stars can settle back in quickly at Arsenal and get prepared for their huge Champions League clash with Real Madrid on the horizon
Riccardo Calafiori picked up a knee injury for Italy and will likely not be risked against Fulham in the upcoming Premier League clash.
With top four all but secured for the Gunners, domestic matters may take a back seat whilst the club are fighting in Europe and it could lead to some opportunities for the Arsenal Academy to shine once again.
Five Arsenal Academy stars who could feature for Mikel Arteta this season
With the emergence of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, all eyes are on the next Arsenal star from Hale End and Arteta is not afraid to use his youngsters, even relying on them at times this campaign.
Here are five academy prospects that may see some first-team action before the end of the season is up.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji would have hoped for more opportunities after the injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in the centre forward position but the young star is yet to play in the Premier League.
Butler-Oyedeji has trained with the Arsenal first-team on a number of occasions this season and recently been named in several matchday squads, he made his debut in the Champions League against Dinamo Zagreb.
However, it hasn’t been enough to force his way into any domestic action despite Butler-Oyedeji impressing for the Arsenal U21 side. He may get his chance towards to the end of the campaign.
Ismeal Kabia
Ismeal Kabia possesses raw pace and that is a trait that Arteta severely lacks in his Arsenal side at times, especially in forward areas.
The ability to stretch defences and work tired legs could mean that Kabia is given his chance from now until the end of the season with opposition defenders tiring.
Kabia has impressed in the academy this season and was training with the first-team squad ahead of a recent clash with Nottingham Forest, his chance may come soon however.
Charles Sagoe Jr
Charles Sagoe Jr impressed on his Arsenal first-team debut against Brentford in the Carabao Cup last season but hasn’t been utilised since.
His unpredictability and general creativity on the wing made him in ideal candidate to feature in Arteta’s side and Sagoe Jr was recalled from a loan spell following injuries in forward areas this season.
Whilst the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are returning to fitness, there is still an opportunity for Sagoe Jr to break through and show his true potential.
Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand
Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand impressed Arsenal fans during pre-season but has yet to break through from the U21 outfit into the first-team fold for the Gunners.
His composure on the ball in midfield is one of his biggest traits and with Jorginho and Thomas Partey out of contract in the summer, Arteta may give the youngster an opportunity to impress.
Oulad M’Hand has spent some time out on loan back in his native Netherlands and at 21 years of age, it is starting to get to the point of now or never in North London for the Dutch starlet.
Andre Harriman-Annous
Andre Harriman-Annous has impressed the Arsenal Academy ranks this season with his composure in front of goal and impressive movement in forward areas.
The 17-year-old is a big fan of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil and alongside fellow academy star Max Dowman, helped the Gunners to the quarter final of the FA Youth Cup.
His eye for a goal could catch the attention of Arteta and we already know that age is of no importance to the Spanish boss – only the talent within the player.
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