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Chris Willock

Best player, goal and loanee: Arsenal Youth awards 2016/17

It has been an eventful year for Arsenal at youth level, one that will give them renewed optimism for future seasons.
Arsenal loan watch

21 players: Arsenal loan deals reviewed

This season was mostly a forgettable one for the first-team, but how did the players across the club's various levels out on loan fare?
Arsenal loan watch

21 players: Arsenal’s loan deals reviewed

This season was mostly a forgettable one for the first-team, but how did the players across the club's various levels out on loan fare?
Chris Willock

Best goal, player and loanee: Arsenal Youth awards 2016/17

It has been an eventful year for Arsenal at youth level, one that will give them renewed optimism for future seasons.
kelly Smith

Kelly Smith I’m not ‘out’ out but I’ve not hidden it

Ahead of her celebration game on Sunday, Kelly Smith has come out to the world in a wide-ranging interview with Oliver Holt in the Daily Mail, a massive move from someone who values her privacy so fiercely.
Chuba Akpom set to leave Arsenal on loan

Five youth players who could leave Arsenal on loan this month

With just over a week left of the January transfer window remaining, there are still a number of Arsenal's talented youngsters who will be eyeing loan moves before the end of the month.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

Profile: Ismael Bennacer

Fresh after receiving a call-up to join the Algeria squad ahead of this year's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Gabon, here is a profile of the 19-year-old midfielder and why you should keep an eye on him in future.
Jordi Osei-Tutu

Youth feature: Jordi Osei-Tutu

Injuries are a common occurrence in a physical sport such as football and can seriously hamper development at youth level, something that right-back Jordi Osei-Tutu is thankful to not have experience of.
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Youth feature: Released then re-signed, Daniel Ballard feeling good

2016 was a whirlwind year for talented defender Daniel Ballard after being release and then resigned by the club in a move he described as unheard of.

Why Ryan Huddart was recalled from Eastleigh

Arsenal have exercised the option to recall 19-year-old goalkeeper Ryan Huddart from his loan spell at Eastleigh.
Cohen Bramall

Profile: Cohen Bramall – all you need to know

Arsene Wenger confirmed that Arsenal have agreed a deal for Cohen Bramall from Hednesford Town. Here's everything you need to know about him:

Progress report: Krystian Bielik

Considering the confusion and surprise that his move had on many when announced in January two years ago now, it's clear to see that Krystian Bielik has progressed well under the radar in Arsenal's youth ranks since his £2.7m move.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Top 3 young Arsenal players to watch in 2017

With the likes of Alex Iwobi breaking into the first team and Chuba Akpom on the fringes, who else should we look out for in 2017?
Arsenal youth

Top 3 young Arsenal players of 2016

2016 has been a memorable year for Arsenal's youth teams but who have been the real standouts?
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Why Reiss Nelson’s professional contract is rightly deserved

Given a professional contract to celebrate his 17th birthday, it's fair to say that talented winger, Reiss Nelson, has earned praise and rave reviews alike for an excellent 2016.
Edward Nketiah

‘You feel you will score with every chance’ says Nketiah

With two goals and one assist in three UEFA Youth League games, Edwards Nketiah sprung into the consciousness of Arsenal fans this season.
Josh Benson

Youth Profile: Josh Benson

Having joined Arsenal at u9 level, Josh Benson is a talented English midfielder with plenty of promise
Tobi Omole

Youth Profile: Tobi Omole

Tobi Omole, who turns 17 in mid-December, is one of Arsenal's defensive prospects developing at the Academy.
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Gedion Zelalem of Arsenal is closed down by Tom Carroll of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 18, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Update: Gedion Zelalem

A look at Gedion Zelalem's season so far
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 69: Surveying the Landscape

Matthew is joined by Mosope to go over the North London derby and figure out who to play at Old Trafford. They also have a...
Ben Sheaf

Sheaf – Iwobi is a big inspiration for us

Ben Sheaf recently spoke to the Arsenal matchday programme
Kelechi Nwakali

Kelechi scores lovely free kick for Nigeria u20s

The official announcement has not yet arrived, despite claims we would have it last week, but everyone seems agreed - Kelechi Nwakali is an Arsenal player. Watch him score a lovely free kick.

Gedion Zelalem: What’s next?

Having made his first-team debut in January two years ago, Gedion Zelalem has previously been tipped for future stardom and it seems only a matter of time before he asserts his credentials in the senior side.

Long read: Attacking midfielders and wide-men that might join Iwobi in breaking through in...

In the absence of any actual news about Vardy or Henrikh Mkhitaryan it seems a good time to follow on from last week, where I covered the youth set-ups striking options in detail. This time I’m going to talk about attacking midfielders and wingers.

Player Focus: Alex Iwobi continues to impress

It is hard to get carried away with an attacking performance against a lower-division team, but nothing Alex Iwobi did against Hull was down...

New kids on the block

Don't expect any transfer business from Arsenal on Monday, you'll probably be left disappointed. However, in Friday's press conference Arsène Wenger confirmed that the Gunners...

The end of the youth policy at Arsenal?

During the early to mid-2000's, supporting Arsenal was a joy. Not only did the senior team enjoy a run of success that remains one...

Why it’s no big deal if Chuba Akpom leaves

Chuba Akpom is out of contract in the summer and is stalling on a new deal. With offers from around Europe, is it a big deal if he leaves?