Arsenal U18s 3 Wolves U18s 1

Goals from Sanchez Watt, Gilles Sunu and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas meant that Arsenal u18s continued their 100% record this season with a 3-1 victory over Wolves. Watt notched after only two minutes, with Sunu and Thomas both scoring their goals before half-time. Aristole Guerin Lokonga pulled one back for the hosts with seven minutes left, but Arsenal held on for the win.

Elsewhere in Group A, Norwich were beaten 2-0 by Man.Utd whilst Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle. Ipswich drew 1-1 meaning Steve Bould’s side go top of the group ahead of their home clash with Bristol City next weekend.

Team:

—————————-Shea———————–

—Blackwood—–Ayling—————–Cruise——Evina

–Henderson——Eastmond————–Thomas——-Watt

—————-Murphy—————-Sunu————-

Meanwhile in the Zinedine Zidane tournament in Cannes, Arsenal u-16s beat OGC Nice 2-1 last night thanks to goals from Emmanuel Frimpong and Benik Afobe. They face Bordeaux tonight and will be hoping to progress into tomorrow’s final against either Marseille or Lyon.

Loan watch: Wins for Traore and Gilbert, frustration for Barazite

ARMAND TRAORE- EVERTON 0 PORTSMOUTH 3

Armand retained his starting position on the left-wing as Portsmouth went into today’s game still looking for their first Premier League points. Jermain Defoe opened the scoring for Pompey as his partnership with Peter Crouch finally came to fruition. Crouch flicked a ball into the former Spurs striker’s path and Defoe struck to make it 1-0 on 12 minutes. Glen Johnson then doubled the South Coast side’s lead five minutes before the break after he slotted in Defoe’s cross. Arteta’s shot for Everton was tipped onto the post by David James to keep the lead intact. Traore struggled to make an impact on the game in the first half. Harry Redknapp kept his faith in the Frenchman, however, and he emerged from the tunnel to take his place on the pitch for the second-half. Pompey sealed the game on 69 minutes when Defoe’s effort came off the crossbar and Crouch headed it in to the empty net for 3-0. Everton responded by bringing on highly rated youngster Jose Baxter but it was too little, too late as Pompey hung on for their first win of the season. Armand was replaced by Hermann Hreidarsson 11 minutes from time.

Armand played 79 minutes

NACER BARAZITE- BARNSLEY 2 DERBY COUNTY 0

After being left out of the Derby side which saw off Preston in the Carling Cup in midweek under Arsenal’s instructions, Nacer regained his place in the squad for the trip to Oakwell but had to be content with a place on the bench. It was a drab first-half with several fouls delaying the pace of the game and the two sides went into the break all square. Barnsley took the lead on 72 minutes through Ian Hume to leave Paul Jewell still waiting for his first league victory as Derby manager. Barazite was left frustrated as Jewell opted to bring on the more experienced Nathan Ellington in search of an equaliser. Barnsley doubled their advantage through Steven Foster seven minutes from time and then on 86 minutes, Nacer finally got his chance after replacing Rob Hulse. He didn’t have enough time to influence the game though as Derby suffered yet another defeat. The result leaves the Rams rock bottom of the Championship.

Nacer played 4 minutes

KERREA GILBERT- CHELTENHAM 0 LEICESTER CITY 4

After being knocked out of the Carling Cup in cruel fashion by Fulham in midweek, the Foxes were determined to bounce back against Cheltenham this afternoon. Kerrea started again at right-back and was lucky not be booked for a handball on 12 minutes. A Lloyd Dyer goal just three minutes in gave Leicester a deserved 1-0 lead at the break. Matt Oakley added a second for the Foxes on 54 minutes. The in-form Matty Fryatt made it three on 77 minutes to seal the win. The Foxes weren’t finished there though as Dyer got his second of the game just three minutes later. Leicester moved to the top of League One with that win, leading Oldham on goal difference.

Kerrea played 90 minutes

VINCENT VAN DEN BERG- VVV VENLO 1 FC ZWOLLE 1

Vincent missed out through injury as Zwolle were held to a 1-1 draw by VVV Venlo on Friday night.

PEDRO BOTELHO, HAVARD NORDTVEIT- U.D. SALAMANCA V ALAVES (SUNDAY)

Pedro and Havard will both hope to be involved as the Union kick off their season against Alaves tomorrow.

Arsenal to play Sheffield United in Carling Cup

Arsenal have been drawn at home against Championship side Sheffield United in the Third Round of the Carling Cup. The Gunners faced the Blades in the Fourth round of the competition last season and won 3-0 with Eduardo hitting a brace and Denilson also on the scoresheet. The match is likely to see some more Arsenal youngsters make their first-team debuts.

The draw in full:

Arsenal v Sheff Utd
Brighton or Man City v Derby
Burnley v Fulham
Portsmouth v Chelsea
Blackburn v Everton
Rotherham v Southampton
Swansea v Cardiff
Ipswich v Wigan
Stoke v Reading
Leeds v Hartlepool
Watford v West Ham
Man Utd v Middlesbrough
Liverpool v Crewe
Aston Villa v QPR
Sunderland v Northampton
Newcastle v Tottenham

Ties to take place on September 23/24 2008.