Arsenal Youth Archives: 04/2026

Arsenal’s weekend brought a return to the top, a major European win for the women and more concern lower down the academy pathway.

The Arsenal u21s and Arsenal u18s both lost on Saturday, bringing the u21 campaign to an early end and leaving the u18s floundering in the bottom half of the table.

Arsenal teenager Theo Julienne was spotted in training with the Gunners’ first team on Friday, suggesting he’s in line to return from injury against the Manchester City u21s.

Ecuador’s quest to win the South American u17 Championship was ultimately unsuccessful, but future Arsenal twins Edwin and Holger Quintero starred for the team along the way.

Marli Salmon has committed to a new contract with Arsenal, meaning he’ll sign professional terms with the club when he turns 17 in August.

Arsenal under-21s will face Manchester City away in the Premier League 2 play-offs, repeating a fixture that ended last season’s run.

Arsenal u15s have won the Next Gen Cup in Beijing, winning every single game at the tournament to lift the trophy.

Arsenal youngster Sam Chapman has left the Gunners’ academy to join the Georgia Southern University Men’s Soccer team, with his new side confirming the transfer.

Six Arsenal youth players were spotted in first-team training ahead of Wednesday’s match against Sporting CP, with at least one expected to make the senior squad for the game.

Arsenal academy product Dan Casey has signed for Fulham, finally ending his long wait for a new club after the expiry of his Gunners contract last summer.

The Arsenal u15s have reached the final of the Next Gen Cup in Beijing, after a faultless group stage from the young Gunners.

Arsenal under-21s have secured a Premier League 2 play-off place, with Max Porter’s side still fighting for a stronger position in the draw.