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Arsenal's u18s were thrashed by North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, as the club rotated heavily ahead of the FA Youth Cup final later this week.

Arsenal’s Joao Virginia is targeting the Arsenal number one shirt and the goalkeeper, who is apparently referred to as a ‘colossus’ around the club, could well be in line to get it.

Ben Sheaf says he's learning the other side of football on loan at League Two Stevenage, and insists he'll use the experience to break into Arsenal's first team next season.

Arsenal’s match against Burnley has been moved from Saturday 5 May to Sunday 6 May with a 4.30pm kick-off while dates for Arsenal's youth cup finals have also been announced and Saturday night fixtures are set to increase.

FC Porto B will face Arsenal in the final of the Premier League International Cup, after seeing off Newcastle u23s on Thursday night.

Reiss Nelson says Arsene Wenger is planning a 'bright future' for him, Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock, as the academy trio continue to edge closer to the first team.

Kelechi Nwakali is in no rush to force himself into the Nigeria national team and is prepared to wait for his chance, making sure he’s ready to take it when it arrives.

Arsenal’s u18 game against Tottenham has been moved to 24 April due to the Gunner’s participation in the FA Youth Cup.

Ben Sheaf admits he's enjoying his run of regular first-team football on loan at Stevenage, and says he's now aiming for the same at Arsenal next season.

Vlad Dragomir was in tears as he spoke to the media following Romania’s u19 defeat at the hands of the Ukraine.

Reiss Nelson has named the four stars of Arsenal's FA Youth Cup campaign he expects to succeed, ahead of competition's final rounds.

Stephy Mavididi is set to return to first-team training with Charlton Athletic next week, after completing his rehabilitation from injury.

Arsenal youngster Charlie Gilmour revealed this week that he chose to represent Scotland internationally over England, having played for both countries at youth level.

Five Arsenal youngsters have received England call ups for the next round of youth international fixtures, as the club's academy continues to go from strength to strength.

Emile Smith Rowe revealed he could miss the rest of the season with the Arsenal academy after tearing his ankle ligaments.

Emile Smith Rowe revealed Kevin De Bruyne is his footballing idol, after the 17-year-old starred in Arsenal's FA Youth Cup quarter-final win over Colchester United.

Jeff Reine-Adelaide made it two wins in two starts and Lucas Perez played his 14th match without a goal, as six Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.

Arsenal's Premier League 2 match against Chelsea, due to take place at Meadow Park, has been postponed thanks to the snowy conditions.

Colchester United's u18s have officially replaced Reading as Arsenal's quarter-final opponents in the FA Youth Cup.

Lucas Perez missed a penalty to make it 13 games without a goal and Ben Sheaf returned from injury for his first game with new loan club Stevenage, as nine Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.

Arsenal announced on Tuesday that Tyreece John-Jules signed professional terms with the club this week, after turning 17 earlier in the month.

The CIES Football Observatory haven't named any Arsenal players on their list of the 50 most promising u20 prospects in Europe.

Chuba Akpom scored the winner against Anderlecht and Lucas Perez's goal drought grew longer as Arsenal's loanees endured a mixed weekend.

The FA have formally charged Reading u18s with fielding an under-age player in the FA Youth Cup, and they've been removed from the competition as a result. Arsenal were due to face them in the quarter-final.

Kelechi Nwakali got an assist as MVV Maastricht won their first game since his return to the club while Jeff Reine-Adelaide made his Angers debut after his own January loan move.

Arsenal youngster, Chiori Johnson, is on trial with Blackburn Rovers as season-long fitness issues continue to keep him out of the u23 side.

Eddie Nketiah featured in the FA's 2018 World Cup kit video on Friday, after Nike revealed the new strip this week.

Eddie Nketiah has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for January following his brace against Manchester United and hattrick against Everton.

Joe Willock says he's happy to get a hat-trick of assists, after Arsenal's u23s brushed Everton aside in a 4-0 win.

Stephy Mavididi plans to be in the Arsenal first in a year's time after gaining valuable experience on loan at Charlton Athletic. 

Stephy Mavididi could be out for three weeks after pulling his hamstring against Oxford United. 

Julio Pleguezuelo and Chuba Akpom made debuts for their new loan clubs over the weekend, as only two loanees played from start to finish.

On loan striker Stephy Mavididi has injured his hamstring yet again while playing for Charlton. 

Walsall have signed Krystian Bielik on loan until the end of the season.

Julio Pleguezuelo has officially joined Nàstic Tarragona on loan until the end of the season. 

Marcus McGuane has officially joined Barcelona B.

Emile Smith-Rowe scored a fantastic goal for Arsenal u23s at the weekend against Sunderland, drawing astonishment from Arsenal fans and going viral in the process.

Arsenal's academy had a good weekend, as the u18s progressed in the Premier League Cup, and the u23s won their Premier League 2 match against Sunderland 3-1.

Lucas Perez provided an assist in Deportivo's stalemate, while Jenkinson and Bramall finally played together for Birmingham. Bola's Bristol Rovers beat Doncaster, as Nwakali made his second-stint debut.

Kelechi Nwakali had the chance to remain at VVV Venlo for the remainder of the season, but decided to join MVV Maastricht instead.