Arsenal agree new contract with top academy talent
Arsenal have agreed scholarship terms with top academy talent Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has been instrumental in a promising FA Youth Cup run this season.
Arsenal have agreed scholarship terms with top academy talent Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has been instrumental in a promising FA Youth Cup run this season.
Arsenal progressed to the quarter-final of the FA Youth Cup with an impressive comeback win over Watford at Vicarage Road on Monday.
The Arsenal u18s progressed to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup with a dramatic late win over Newcastle United on Tuesday.
Six Arsenal youth players were in training with the first team this week ahead of the match against Newcastle United on Tuesday.
Arsenal kicked off their FA Youth Cup campaign with a big win over Millwall on Monday, with many seemingly boosted by their first-team involvement.
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.
Arsenal’s FA Youth Cup game against Millwall has been scheduled for December 17th, which brings good and bad news for the team and the fans.
A number of Arsenal’s first-team players returned to training on Monday, and four youth players joined their first session back.
Myles Lewis-Skelly made his first start at u21 level as Arsenal drew 1-1 with Stoke City to remain top of their Premier League Cup group on Saturday.
16-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly has been called up for Arsenal’s first-team training camp in Dubai next month, according to a report.
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.
Catalin Cirjan, Bradley Ibrahim, and 16-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly all joined Khayon Edwards in first-team training with Arsenal on Saturday.
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.
Arsenal’s Amario Cozier-Duberry and Myles Lewis-Skelly continue to feature for the England u17s, starting in a 3-0 win on Saturday.
Arsenal youngsters Myles Lewis-Skelly and Amario Cozier-Duberry both started for the England u17s this week, as they continue to play above their age groups.