Ethan Nwaneri

At least seven Arsenal academy players have remained with the first-team squad following the tour of Dubai, ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Juventus.

Arsenal are reportedly doing everything they can to tie Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri down to scholarship deals, amid outside interest.

Arsenal have called 13 youth players up for their tour of Dubai, with many senior players either still absent or working on their match fitness.

Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly starred for the Arsenal u18s on their return from England duty on Saturday, but the Gunners ended up drawing away to Manchester United.

Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri both featured for the England u17s as they topped their qualification group on Monday.

Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly both scored in another win for the England u17s on Friday, securing progression to the next round of qualifiers.

Arsenal youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly played a key role in the England u17s’ opening-day qualifying win over Lithuania on Tuesday.

The England u17s play in the UEFA Euros u17 qualifying round this week, and Arsenal have two of their young players involved.

Arsenal included a number of youth players in their first-team session again on Wednesday, ahead of their match against PSV Eindhoven.

The Arsenal u18s won their second game of the season on Saturday thanks in large part to the return of Ethan Nwaneri to the side.

Arsenal have seven players in the England youth teams from the u18s to the u21s over the international break, let’s look at how they’re getting on.

The England u17s were knocked out of the Syrenka Cup at the semi-final stage, with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri featuring in both games at the event.

Folarin Balogun noted Ethan Nwaneri’s first-team call-ups over the summer, and he believes Arsenal have a plan in place for the 15-year-old.

Ethan Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history over the weekend, and there’s been plenty of talk about him since then.

15-year-old Ethan Nwaneri received the opportunity to join first team training on Saturday and he must have impressed because he was not only named on the bench for the game against Brentford but also got minutes in the match.

The Arsenal u21s kept their position at the top of the Premier League 2 table and continued their unbeaten run with a comfortable weekend win over Blackburn Rovers.

Jack Wilshere earned his first competitive win in management on Saturday, coaching the Arsenal u18s to a 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal 15-year-old Ethan Nwaneri made three appearances at the Montaigu Tournament this week, as the England u16s finished third at the event.

The Arsenal u18s’ form forwards continued their strong recent progress with a variety of goalscorers in a 4-2 win over Southampton on Saturday.

Arsenal 14-year-old Ethan Nwaneri helped make another goal for the u18s on Saturday as they saw off Aston Villa with a 94th-minute winner.