Tag: Arsenal u23s
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.
Wenger shows refreshing belief in Bramall’s ability
Given the harsh, finite realities of professional football at the highest level, it's becoming increasingly hard for youngsters to breakthrough the ranks at top clubs from academy level, especially between the ages of 17-21.
Sheaf hails Nketiah’s impact after u23s winning return to action
Having prevailed with a slender 2-1 win over Derby County this past Friday afternoon, Arsenal's u23 side moved up a place into fifth in the Division 1 league table.
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.
Player focus: Chuba Akpom returns for u23s
Chuba Akpom started and played the first-half of Arsenal u23s' 2-1 victory over bottom side Derby County on Friday.
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.
Akpom back as Nketiah scores again for u23s
Edward Nketiah scored his fourth goal at u23 level to secure a slender but deserved victory for the Young Guns, as they returned to winning ways after a 3-2 away defeat against Liverpool in the second week of December.
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.
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?
U23 report: Mavididi brace not enough as Liverpool snatch 3-2 win
Stephy Mavididi netted a brace but Arsenal u23s were unable to take any points against a strong Liverpool side, which included the likes of defensive duo Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez, as well as Sheyi Ojo and highly rated forward, Harry Wilson.
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.
With goals – Nketiah nets hat-trick as Young Guns continue winning ways
A well-taken hat-trick from Edward Nketiah was more than enough for Arsenal u23s to prevail with a comfortable 3-0 home win against Leicester on Monday evening.
Learning from Ozil, Bennacer linked with potential loan switch
According to a recent report in Algeria, a whole host of clubs across three European countries are interested in signing Arsenal's talented central midfielder Ismael Bennacer on a possible loan deal.
Update: Gedion Zelalem
A look at Gedion Zelalem's season so far
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.
Match review: Arsenal u23s 4-0 Sunderland
Goals from Reiss Nelson, Kaylen Hinds, Chris Willock and a Stephy Mavididi penalty were more than enough to sink an overwhelmed Sunderland side as Arsenal's crop of u23 players returned to winning ways after a frustrating defeat away in Manchester on Monday.
Player focus: Jenkinson solid as u23s’ keep clean sheet
Carl Jenkinson started and played just under 70 minutes in the u23s' goalless draw at home against Southampton on Friday evening.
U23s: Arsenal 0-0 Southampton – Young Guns held to draw
It was a hard-fought goalless draw for Arsenal's u23 side as they were effectively stifled by a high-quality Southampton team at Meadow Park.
Why are Arsenal’s loan players struggling?
Every week, at least one or twice, we feature loan reports on the site and it seems that this season, our players are finding it hard to get minutes under their belts.
Match review: U23s prevail in hard-fought victory over Chelsea
Arsenal's u23 side bounced back to winning ways in impressive style at Stamford Bridge on Friday evening, with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Adi Viveash's side.
U23 Match Preview: Arsenal vs Everton
It's a case of building momentum as Arsenal's u23 side entertain Everton in an intriguing fixture on Monday evening.
Arsenal scout Joel Asoro, so who is he and why would Arsenal want him?
According to reports in the Daily Star and Sunderland Echo, as well as other newspaper outlets across the UK, we are interested in Sunderland's talented wonderkid Joel Asaro.
Round-up: A look at the youngsters Arsenal loaned out and sold this summer
Whilst the first-team had an eventful summer window, there were a number of youngsters in our ranks who were either loaned out or sold on a permanent transfer away from the Emirates.
Bielik absent as Arsenal u23s lose to Manchester City
Arsenal’s u23s lost again in Premier League 2 after they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City on Friday night.
Arsenal to play in Premier League 2 next season but decline EFL trophy invite
Arsenal’s under21s will play in the new Premier League 2 next season but the club have declined an invitation to play in the EFL Trophy.