Arsenal Youth Archives: 03/2025

Four Arsenal youth players were involved in training on Friday ahead of the upcoming Premier League fixture against Fulham.

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman scored a fantastic goal for the England u17s on Tuesday, capping off their qualification success with another big win.

The England u19s qualified for the 2025 u19 European Championships on Tuesday, with Arsenal’s Tommy Setford keeping a clean sheet against Portugal.

Declan Rice believes Arsenal’s Max Dowman is the best 15-year-old footballer in the country, calling the midfielder ‘one to watch’.

Ethan Nwaneri scored an excellent goal on his first England u21 start on Monday, curling in a shot from distance against Portugal.

Arsenal goalkeeper Tommy Setford impressed to keep a clean sheet for the England u19s against Wales earlier this week.

The Arsenal u15s have been eliminated from the Premier League u15 International Tournament at the semi-final stage, after winning the event last time around.

Arsenal teenager Khari Ranson made his debut for the England u18s on Saturday, stepping up from the u16s over the current international break.

Arsenal youngsters Max Dowman and Jack Porter helped the England u17s to another win on Saturday, securing qualification for both the u17 Euros and the u17 World Cup later this year.

Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri made his debut for the England u21s on Friday night, but he continues to be underutilised by the national team.

Arsenal named two trialists in their u18 squad to face Leicester City over the weekend, with Ronnie Gorman featuring on the pitch for the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta says he’s ready to give opportunities to Arsenal’s academy forwards when the opportunity arises, with Nathan Butler-Oyedeji regularly joining the squad recently.

Arsenal had a number of youth players involved in first-team training on Tuesday, ahead of the Champions League last-16 second leg match against PSV Eindhoven.

Arsenal u18 head coach Adam Birchall has revealed that Per Mertesacker gave the team an inspiring talk before Tuesday’s win over Chelsea.

Arsenal academy midfielder Zac Shuaib is on a trial with Brighton and Hove Albion, with the Gunners reportedly unlikely to offer him a professional deal.

Chelsea left-back Marcell Washington continued his Arsenal trial with a game for the u18s on Saturday, providing an assist against Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal U18s fell to a 6-4 defeat against Spurs in a chaotic North London derby, with Dan Casey scoring a hat-trick but defensive frailties proving costly.

Arsenal are among the clubs trying to sign Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, according to claims on social media.

Following a trial with Arsenal and talks over a potential transfer, Wolverhampton Wanderers youth player Lennon Patterson ultimately opted to join Sheffield United.

Arsenal U18s exit the FA Youth Cup after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time loss to Manchester United, with late goals denying them a place in the semi-finals.