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Mauro Bandeira celebrating a goal during Arsenal's u21 game vs Reading (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal sub secures dramatic victory in Premier League Cup tie

The Arsenal u21s progressed to the quarter-final of the Premier League Cup with an extra-time win over Reading on Friday night.
Marcelo Flores playing for Mexico in a friendly match against Chile (Photo via Mexican National Team on Twitter)

Arsenal 18yo makes competitive international debut, misses penalty

Marcelo Flores made his competitive debut for Mexico in the early hours of Sunday morning, facing Suriname in the CONCACAF Nations League.
Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich u19s during their UEFA Youth League clash via FCBayern.com

Arsenal send scouts to watch Bayern u19s beat Spurs 4-1

Arsenal sent scouts to watch Bayern trounce Tottenham Hotspur this week, but not in the match you're thinking of.
Hubert Graczyk - goalkeeper - with the England u18s (Photo via TheFA.com)

Arsenal goalkeeper Hubert Graczyk keeps clean sheet on England u18 debut

Hubert Graczyk kept a clean sheet on his debut for the England u18s in a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic on Monday, with Sam Greenwood and Miguel Azeez also featuring from the bench.
Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly (bottom right) lining up with the England u17s (Photo via Nwaneri on Instagram)

Arsenal duo set to face France in u17 Euro quarter-finals

The England u17s are set to face France in the UEFA European Championship quarter-finals, after Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly were largely rested against Switzerland.
Stephy Mavididi

Mavididi hailed after 6-goal Charlton Athletic  thriller

Stephy Mavididi was a second half substitute for Charlton on Saturday as they drew 3-3 at Rochdale and promptly made a name for himself.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Perez scores again, Mavididi gets a rare start and Asano features

Lucas Perez was in action for Deportivo and got on the scoresheet. Stephy Mavididi was given a rare start and Takuma Asano also featured. The rest were on the bench or left out entirely.

Okonkwo signs scholarship deal with Arsenal

16-year-old Arthur Okonkwo has signed a scholarship deal with Arsenal, committing his future to the club after months of speculation.
Lino Sousa training with the Arsenal first-team (Photo via Sousa on Instagram)

Arsenal’s 4 youth options to replace the injured Kieran Tierney

With Kieran Tierney out for the rest of the season, let's take a look at the Arsenal academy players who could potentially step into the first-team squad.
Tafari Moore signing for Plymouth Argyle

Official: Tafari Moore signs for Plymouth Argyle

Arsenal defender Tafari Moore has signed for League One side Plymouth Argyle, leaving the Gunners on a free transfer.

Arsenal advertise for new psychologist

Arsenal are looking for a new psychologist to work with the women’s team as well as offering support to the men’s youth teams.
Rob Holding

Analysis: Rob Holding and his encouraging debut display

When the deal was initially announced, it was met with surprised eyebrows from supporters and critics alike, but he has already impressed.
Reiss Nelson (Photo via Twitter / ReissNelson9)

Reiss Nelson: I can run in behind now and it’s helping a lot

Reiss Nelson believes his runs in behind have improved a lot this season, and that will help him to have a greater impact in top-level football.
Mexico-born Ruben Flores and his family have moved from Canada to Suffolk to pursue the footballing dream of his son, Marcelo, 13, who has signed for Ipswich. L-R Silvana, Marcelo and Tatiana Flores. (via eadt)

Arsenal sign Canadian ‘Craig Bellamy’ who turned down Tottenham and Liverpool

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Ipswich to sign Marcelo Flores after his sister also signed for the club.

RB Leipzig want Emile Smith Rowe for another season

RB Leipzig want to keep Emile Smith Rowe with them for another season, despite the fact that the Arsenal youngster is yet to feature in a game for the side.

One to watch: Tyreece John-Jules catches the eye with 4 goals in 5 games

Tyreece John-Jules is developing quickly in Arsenal's youth system. 

Ajayi leaves on loan, probably won't return

Semi Ajayi has joined Cardiff City where he will spend the rest of the season on loan.

Danny Welbeck’s 60 minute workout

He's back! After nearly 10 months out, Danny Welbeck played an hour in Arsenal's u21 win over Brighton on Friday. The England international has been...

Maitland-Niles plays full 90 as England thump Germany

Ainsley Maitland-Niles played the full 90 minutes for England’s u20s as the defeated Germany 3-1.

Reports: Arsenal linked with Barcelona’s Pep Segura as possible new Head of Youth Development

According to a recent report in the Independent, Arsenal are looking at Barcelona coach, Pep Segura, as a possible option to become their new Head of Youth Development.
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Where’s Crowley off to next? A potential Dutch venture

Arsenal's young creative midfielder Dan Crowley is on trial at Go Ahead Eagles ahead of a potential loan move.

Donyell Malen signs professional contract with Gunners

Young striker, Donyell Malen, has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal. The news comes from Arsenal youth expert Jeorge Bird, who wrote about Malen...
Matt Smith (Photo via Instagram)

Why Arsenal’s Matt Smith’s Swindon loan earned him move to Charlton Athletic

Matt Smith was one of Arsenal's busiest loanees and has now moved from Swindon to Charlton Athletic as the club seek to test him further

Watch Arsenal's u17's Al Kass International Cup highlights

Arsenal's under-17's are currently taking part in the Al Kas International Cup. Watch how they've got on so far.
Marcelo Flores (Photo via Facebook / IstriaYouthCup)

Marcelo Flores earns scholarship deal with Arsenal

Youth talent Marcelo Flores will take up a scholarship deal with Arsenal next season, despite his sisters leaving for Chelsea.

Watch: Jon Toral’s loan season at Birmingham

A first full season in the professional game was one to remember for Jon Toral.

Willock: It gives me joy inside

Chrissy Willock has been speaking to the FA about what it feels like when he beats his man on the pitch. The Arsenal youngster started...

Watch: Zelalem’s expert finish against Fulham

Zelelam finished superb team goal against Fulham.
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U23 report: Debuchy scores on return as Young Guns beat Spurs

Unlike the first-team side before the international break, Steve Gatting's u23 side were victorious over their north London counterparts in an impressive manner away from home.
Mika Biereth with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal youth talent called up by Denmark u19s

Arsenal academy summer signing Mika Biereth has received his first international call-up from Denmark for their u19s.
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.
Daniel Crowley

Quick watch: Crowley scores quality goal as Oxford lose in League Cup

Dan Crowley got himself on the scoresheet for Oxford United but his superb goal was merely a consolation as the U’s lost 4-2 at home to Brighton.

Loan watch: Four young Gunners start in disappointing weekend

For Arsenal's loanees, the weekend began on Friday evening. A number of players out on loan are injured so didn't feature on Saturday, while Wojciech...
Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal Invincible offers advice to youth stars Nwaneri & Lewis-Skelly

Gilberto Silva has given some advice to Arsenal youth midfielders Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, as the duo look to make the step up to first-team football.

Arsenal u21s 4-1 Brighton u21s: Nelson shines as Welbeck returns

Danny Welbeck played his first game in ten months as he stepped up his recovery from the long-term knee issues he's been suffering with...
Khayon Edwards with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Edwards on Instagram)

14-goal Arsenal academy striker stalls on a new contract

Arsenal u18 forward Khayon Edwards is stalling on a professional contract with the club, with his current deal expiring in the summer.
Trae Coyle signs his new deal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Trae Coyle’s new contract emphasises he’s back on the right track

Boyhood Arsenal fan Trae Coyle signed a new deal with the club on Wednesday, representing yet another positive step for the player in 2019.

Emile Smith Rowe and England u17s win 2017 World Cup

England's u17s won the 2017 World Cup in India, after an impressive comeback against Spain.
Chido Obi-Martin shoots for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

29-goal Arsenal teen called up for u17 Euros as contract talks continue

Chido Martin Obi has been called up by Denmark for the u17 European Championships, as his contract negotiations with Arsenal continue.
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Steve Bould and Freddie Ljungberg set for new roles in Arsenal setup

Steve Bould and Freddie Ljungberg are seemingly set to switch teams, with Bould taking over the u23s and Ljungberg joining the first-team setup.