Tag: Joe Willock

Joe Willock used to play for Arsenal Football Club but now plays for Newcastle United. The English midfielder is a product of the Arsenal Academy system, joining the club at age 4. Willock wore the number 28 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on August 20, 1999. His brothers are Chris and Matty Willock.

Willock sets sights on Premier League 2 title

Joe Willock believes that the u23 side can win the Premier League 2 title this season.

Macey helps Arsenal to goalless draw with Reading

Arsenal's u23s' second match of the Premier League International Cup ended in a 0-0 draw against Reading.

Watch: Clinical Nketiah scores again as Dragomir brace helps Arsenal thrash West Ham

Arsenal's u23s returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over West Ham, after a number of the more experienced options returned to the line up.

Wenger: We always want to win regardless of team selection

Arsene Wenger wants to see a strong performance from his second choice eleven against Cologne, and won't accept anything less.

11 changes: Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 lineup v FC Köln

Arsenal travel to the RheinEnergieStadion to face German side FC Köln in the Europa League, knowing a draw will ensure of their place in the last-32 as group-winners.

Arsenal youngsters rewarded as 7 get England call

Arsenal have a total of seven players called up for England duty at various youth levels, as the young Gunners benefit from their recent senior match experiences.

How Arsenal are ruining their Europa League proving ground and stifling their youngsters

After drawing 0-0 at home to Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night, Arsenal have secured qualification to the knockout stages of the Europa League with two games to spare, and did so without risking any of their big names players in the process. Job done, right?

Arsenal announce new Willock deal

Joe Willock has put pen to paper on a new, long-term deal with Arsenal.

Nelson, Willock & Nketiah rewarded with international callups

Joe Willock, Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah have all been given England u19 call-ups.

Highlights: Arsenal u23s rescue point at Chelsea

Arsenal u23s came from behind to earn a point away to Chelsea.

Willock grabs dramatic late point for Arsenal against Chelsea

Joe Willock scored a late equaliser for Arsenal u23s as they drew 2-2 with Chelsea.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Le Tissier: Fans would rather see Nelson or Willock than Xhaka or Özil

Matt Le Tissier thinks Arsenal fans would rather see youngsters like Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock given a chance in the league over the likes of Granit Xhaka and Mesut Özil.

Could Willock be the long-term solution to Arsenal’s midfield woes?

Joe Willock put in another mature display against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night leading some to question whether he's the midfielder Arsenal have needed.

Willock, Maitland-Niles and Nelson set to join first team for Europa League clash

Joe Willock, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson all look set to feature in Arsenal's Europa League match on Thursday, after the trio trained with the first-team.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Jeff Reine-Adelaide of Arsenal in action during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016, in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Reine-Adelaide: Alexis is a good role model

Jeff Reine-Adelaide says all the Arsenal players can improve by watching Alexis Sanchez.
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Arsenal youngsters aim to bounceback just like the seniors: Sunderland preview

Arsenal u23s continue their season against Sunderland on Monday night.

5 things we learned from Arsenal’s record-breaking September

Now that the September matches have drawn to a close, we're taking a look back at the month and what we can learn from it.

Wenger: Young players need to make the most of their minutes

Arsène Wenger says that young players need to take their chances when given first-team football for Arsenal, ahead of tonight's Europa League meeting with BATE Borisov.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

The 10 Arsenal players looking to impress against BATE Borisov

Arsenal have taken a number of youngsters to Belarus for tonight's European encounter with BATE Borisov, with Arsene Wenger rotating the side ahead of a fixture pile-up.
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These are the players expected to feature against BATE Borisov

Arsenal look to be taking a young squad to Belarus for Thursday's Europa League meeting with BATE Borisov.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

These seven youngsters could feature in Thursday’s meeting with BATE Borisov

Seven youngsters seem set to travel to Belarus to feature in Arsenal's Europa League match against BATE Borisov on Thursday.

Mertesacker: Our academy has huge potential and high levels of skill

Per Mertesacker believes that the Arsenal youth coming through the academy have great potential and are of a high quality.

Do Arsenal really have a good record for bringing through young players?

After Arsenal's first League Cup match of the season against Doncaster Rovers, we're looking at whether the Gunners really do have such a good record bringing through youth.

Wenger: This is what Nelson, Willock and Dasilva learned from last night

Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Josh Dasilva all featured for Arsenal on Wednesday night, and Arsene Wenger believes they've learned about the intensity of senior football and how there's no room for error.

Wenger: Current youth players among the best I’ve had

Arsène Wenger claims that his current set of young players are among some of the best he's had in his 21 years at Arsenal.

Willock: I’m ready to grab my chance against Doncaster

Arsenal's young midfielder Joe Willock says he's ready to take his chance if he features against Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup tonight.

Video: Sanchez shakes hands of the youth players arriving into training

Alexis Sanchez made a point to shake the hands of all of the youth players involved in first-team training as he arrived at London Colney.

Pictures: Arsenal first-team’s official photoshoot for 2017/18

Arsenal have had their first-team photos taken for the 2017/18 season, which included three junior Gunners who won a competition to also feature in the shoot.

Alexis named in Arsenal Europa League squad

Alexis Sanchez has been named in Arsenal's Europa League squad for this season, along with 41 other players.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

These five Arsenal wonderkids could be the future of the club

With Arsenal's finances dictating them from making a marquee signing, they'll be forced to look to the academy for inspiration. And there are five players who could well be the future of the club.

International roundup: Welbz finds net, Nketiah hat-trick & Ozil assist

Several Arsenal players were in action for their respective countries on Friday 1 September; here's how they got on.

Arsenal U23 vs Manchester U23 Preview: Nelson, Gibbs and Wilshere could feature

Arsenal U23s take on Manchester City U23s at the Emirates Stadium tonight in the Premier League 2.

Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Cohen Bramall promoted to first team

Arsenal have promoted Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Cohen Bramall to their first team.
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Arsenal’s open training session: Gabriel returns while Ramsey misses out

On Thursday, the Arsenal squad took part in an open training session at the Emirates so the fans could watch their favourite players up close and see what goes on behind the scenes.
Alexis sick. Picture: Telegraph

Every Arsenal story you might have missed this weekend

Arsenal’s pursuit for Thomas Lemar and Alexis’ sickness dominated news, coupled with a potential £126m loss for the Gunners. Arsenal also picked up a piece of silverware.

Mesut Ozil praises former Arsenal youngster Chris Willock

Mesut Ozil has praised former Arsenal winger Chris Willock ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Benfica.

Youngsters train with first team as senior stars return to fold ahead of Emirates...

Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock have continued to train with Arsenal's first team ahead of the Emirates Cup this weekend.

Arsenal player ratings: Cech and Martinez solid between the sticks in shootout win

Arsenal goalkeepers Petr Cech and Emi Martinez both shone in Wednesday's win over Bayern Munich.

Which of Arsenal’s youth players will step up to the first team?

One of the more exciting parts of pre-season every year, for me at least, is seeing youth players get a chance to show what they can do against senior sides.

Reiss Nelson no issue playing out of position in Arsenal first team

Young attacker Reiss Nelson gave his verdict after Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Sydney FC yesterday.