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Folarin Balogun with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Balogun confused at exclusion from PL2 POTS nominees

Folarin Balogun took to social media on Saturday to express his confusion at not making the PL2 Player of the Season nominees, despite being top scorer.
Charles Sagoe Jr celebrates scoring for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

Report: Arsenal 17yo scores yet another key late goal

Arsenal 14-year-old Ethan Nwaneri helped make another goal for the u18s on Saturday as they saw off Aston Villa with a 94th-minute winner.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji with the EFL Trophy Player of the Group Stage award (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal 19yo receives individual award after 1st-team Dubai call-up

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has thanked the fans after winning the EFL Trophy Player of the Group Stage award with the Arsenal u21s.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji celebrating a goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Butler-Oyedeji on Instagram)

Arsenal 20yo admits he’s spoken to club about move

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji confirms he's spoken to Arsenal about going on loan this season, and he's open to all potential destinations at the moment.

UEFA pick 50 young players to watch – how many from Arsenal?

The official UEFA website picked their 50 young players to watch in 2018, and not one of them plays for Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka scoring the opening goal against Colorado Rapids in Arsenal's pre-season friendly (Photo via Instagram / Arsenal)

5 Arsenal academy players ready to step up to the first team this season

As we prepare for the new season, let's take a look at which of Arsenal's academy players are likely to make the leap to the first-team this campaign.
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Arsenal u23s fight back to draw with league leaders Derby

Arsenal u23s fought back from 2-0 down to draw against Premier League 2 leaders Derby County on Friday, with substitutes playing a key role.
George Lewis playing for Arsenal (Photo via Lewis on Instagram)

Video: George Lewis scores his first Arsenal goal vs Spurs

George Lewis scored his first goal for the Arsenal u23s on Saturday, netting along with Folarin Balogun against Spurs in a 2-2 draw.
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Loan watch: Akpom gets 2 minutes, Bieliek 0

Two Arsenal players were included in the match day squads for their Championship sides on Saturday but there were precious few minutes for the pair.
DERBY, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is fouled by Eiran Cashin of Derby during the match between Derby County U18 and Arsenal U18 in the U18 Premier League Play Off at Pride Park on May 7, 2019 in Derby, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Watch: Bukayo Saka scores twice despite u18 final defeat – start him against Burnley?

Arsenal u18s fell to a disappointing final defeat to Derby on Tuesday, after a fantastic season overall, but Bukayo Saka still made his mark on the game in style.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Emile Smith Rowe attends the "All Or Nothing: Arsenal" Global Premiere at Islington Assembly Hall on August 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Arsenal star provides assist to help England u21s reach Euros final

Returning to the England u21 team for the European Championship semi-final against Israel, Emile Smith Rowe provided an assist in a comfortable victory.
Josh Robinson signing his first professional contract with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Another Arsenal youngster confirms new long-term contract

Josh Robinson has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, preparing to step up to the u21s next season.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Folarin Balogun of Arsenal FC scores his sides third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League International Cup match between Arsenal FC and AS Monaco FC at Meadow Park on March 03, 2020, in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal u23s progress to semi-finals with Monaco win

Arsenal u23s came from behind to win a rollercoaster clash with Monaco in the Premier League International Cup on Tuesday, progressing to the semi-finals.
Folarin Balogun (Photo via Instagram / FolarinBalogun67)

Arsenal u23s vs Brighton: Team news, predicted XI, how and when to watch

Arsenal u23s are looking to follow up their opening day win over Blackburn Rovers with another against Brighton on Friday night.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 209: Dani Cesc-ballos?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Anita and Sylvain revel in beating Burnley, enjoy the new additions, and look forward...
Lino Sousa and Amario Cozier-Duberry celebrating winning the Costa Calida Supercup (Photo via Sousa on Instagram)

Arsenal 17yo scores as England win Costa Calida Supercup

The England u18s won the 2022 Costa Calida Supercup on Monday, with Amario Cozier-Duberry scoring and Lino Sousa making his second start in three games.
Zak Swanson playing for the Arsenal u23s against Bournemouth (Photo via AFCB.co.uk)

Arsenal u23s concede controversial goal in Bournemouth draw

The Arsenal u23s conceded an extremely controversial late goal to draw with Bournemouth in their Premier League Cup clash on Wednesday night.

Robert Pires’ son signs with Arsenal’s Academy

Robert Pires' son, Theo, has signed official registration papers with Arsenal.
Marcelo Flores playing for Mexico in a friendly match against Chile (Photo via Mexican National Team on Twitter)

Marcelo Flores makes senior Mexico debut

Arsenal academy youngster Marcelo Flores made his debut for the Mexican National Team last night, playing in a friendly against Chile.

U21s beat Brighton: Chambers and Jeff in midfield, Malen winner

Arsenal u21s came from behind to beat Brighton on Monday evening, continuing their strong start to the season through goals from Ben Sheaf and...

Mallorca manager confident Pleguezuelo is quality as he comes from Arsenal

Mallorca’s manager, Fernando Vazquez, has no doubt about the level Julio Pleguezuelo will be able to play at – he did come from Arsenal after all!

Arthur Okonkwo seemingly joins Arsenal’s goalkeeping injury list

Arthur Okonkwo appears to have joined Arsenal's growing list of goalkeeping injuries, with the 17-year-old missing out on the u18s match against Leicester City on Tuesday.

Robinson looking forward to working with ‘phenomenal’ Arsenal talent

Charlton Atheltic manager Karl Robinson says he's excited to work with Stephy Mavididi again, after the Arsenal youngster completed a loan move to the club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Jordi Osei-Tutu of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

3 clubs line up to take talented Arsenal 20-year-old

Rennes, VfL Bochum, and Strasbourg are all interested in signing Jordi Osei-Tutu who is apparently available on loan.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 20: Reiss Nelson of 1899 Hoffenheim runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Nuernberg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Max-Morlock-Stadion on October 20, 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Hoffenheim confirm Reiss Nelson has suffered back injury

Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that Reiss Nelson is out of training at the moment, after suffering a back injury.

Arsenal’s five best youth products of all time

The Arsenal academy has produced some fine players down the years, but who were the best?

Maitland-Niles starts as England u20s earn World Cup final place

Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles started and completed the full 90 minutes as England u20s beat Italy 3-1 to reach this year's World Cup final.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - OCTOBER 5: Dominik Szoboszlai (R) of Hungary and Manuel Locatelli (L) in action during the International Friendly match between Hungary U21 and Italy U21 at Ferenc Szusza Stadium on October 5, 2017 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images)

Arsenal look set to miss out on Hungarian youngster Dominik Szoboszlai

Arsenal look set to miss out on Hungarian youngster Dominik Szoboszlai who seems destined for a move to Serie A.
Folarin Balogun after signing his new long-term contract with Arsenal (Photo via Balogun on Twitter)

Folarin Balogun scores 2 as Arsenal u23s beat Manchester United

Folarin Balogun hit a brace for the u23s as they swept past Manchester United 3-1 on Saturday with a side captained by Eddie Nketiah.

Arsenal keep Smith Rowe for first-team training despite England u19 call up

Arsenal have seemingly blocked Emile Smith Rowe from going on international duty with the England u19s, instead retaining him for first-team training on Wednesday.

Bielik’s debut a bright spot on bleak night for Arsenal

Polish teenager Krystian Bielik played half an hour for the Arsenal first team on a horrible Tuesday night in Sheffield. The Gunners faced Sheffield Wednesday...
Zech Medley playing for Arsenal in pre-season (Photo via Instagram / ZechMedley)

Zech Medley misses out on first team promotion, sent on loan

Zech Medley was expected to be promoted to the first-team squad last season but that never happened and now he's left Arsenal on loan.
Ismet Lushaku (Photo via Lushaku on Instagram)

Lushaku admits it would be ‘great’ to play for Arsenal

Ismet Lushaku is still hoping to play for Arsenal in the future, despite putting his trial at the club on hold during the current pandemic.

Gatting says tense u18 shootout was a great experience

Arsenal are into an FA Youth Cup quarter-final after the u18 side beat Coventry City on penalties on Monday night. After 120 long minutes, it...

Arsenal u23 match against Chelsea postponed due to weather conditions

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

Progress report: Krystian Bielik

Since his 19th birthday at the start of January this year, it's fair to say that Bielik has continued to progress at a rapid rate and his performances have thankfully not gone unnoticed.
Omar Rekik with Arsenal in training (Photo via Rekik on Instagram)

19yo Omar Rekik set for pre-season chance with Arsenal

With various circumstances affecting the availability of certain Arsenal defenders in pre-season, Omar Rekik could be in line for an opportunity.

Inside Lee Herron’s new role at Arsenal

Lee Herron has reportedly been handed a role at Arsenal's academy, which has led Gooners to speculate over what this could entail.

Zelalem set for New Zealand after international clearance

Gedion Zelalam looks like he could be playing in the u20 World Cup in New Zealand after finally finalising his national allegiance. The midfielder, who...

Watch this Arsenal youngster show off amazing skills

He may only be 15, but Reiss Nelson certainly knows his way around a football as you can see here.