Ben Cottrell

17-year-old midfielder Charlie Patino made his u23 debut for Arsenal as they drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur on Friday.

On Thursday night, Folarin Balogun, Miguel Azeez, and Ben Cottrell underlined the role the Arsenal academy can play for Mikel Arteta.

Miguel Azeez, Folarin Balogun, Ben Cottrell, and Emile Smith Rowe are all joining the Arsenal senior squad for Thursday night after their recent u23 appearances.

The Arsenal u23s and u18s played the first games of their respective league seasons this weekend, coincidentally both facing Southampton.

Arsenal won their first pre-season friendly 4-1 against MK Dons on Tuesday, as they prepare for the weekend Community Shield match.

Alfie Matthews scored a lovely curling effort for a 10-man Arsenal u18 side in a draw with Norwich City on Wednesday.

Two of the Arsenal u23s’ in-form players combined to score the winner against Southampton on Saturday, underlining their continued progress this season.

Arsenal 17-year-old Ben Cottrell is drawing interest from Borussia Dortmund and Marseille, according to reports.

Arsenal’s u18s got their first league win since August against Reading on Saturday, grinding out a 1-0 victory away from home.

If you missed this week’s Daily Cannon Weekly podcast, episode 215, you’ll have missed our youth round-up, but never fear, we have the details below for you.

Ben Cottrell returned from injury to score as the Arsenal u18s defeated Wolves 3-0 in their first match of the u18 Premier League Cup.

Arsenal 15-year-old Malcolm Ebiowei made his debut for the u18s on Saturday, featuring in a disappointing late defeat to Southampton.

Arsenal’s u18s managed to earn a draw in very difficult circumstances away to West Ham on Saturday, as the u16s won 3-1 against the same opposition.

Arsenal’s u18 and u16 teams both scored five against Aston Villa on Saturday, with Edu’s son Luigi Gaspar making his debut among others.

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to three youngsters – Ben Cottrell, Joel Lopez, and James Hillson who arrived on loan from Reading and has now signed a permanent deal.

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to three youngsters – Ben Cottrell, Joel Lopez, and James Hillson who arrived on loan from Reading and has now signed a permanent deal.

Ben Cottrell made his debut for the England u18s on Tuesday, and Tyreece John-Jules and Vontae Daley-Campbell also featured in a 2-2 draw with Slovakia.

Arsenal moved into third place and got revenge for suffering a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Derby by putting five past them on Monday night.

Arsenal’s u18s came back from 2-0 down in the final five minutes to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 on Tuesday, securing their position at the top of the table.

Arsenal’s u18s thrashed Swansea City 8-0 in the early Saturday kickoff this weekend, with 17-year-old midfielder Ben Cottrell one of the stars of the show.