Arsenal under-16s were held to a 2-2 draw by a courageous Southampton outfit at London Colney on Saturday. The Gunners were without star striker Benik Afobe and goalkeeper Charlie Mann who were both with the under-18s.
A small group of fans had gathered for the encounter and whilst many chose to watch the under-18s game instead, the ones who elected to see Gatting’s boys in action were not left disappointed by the quality of football.
Midfielder Alex Witham gave Arsenal the lead in the first-half but Southampton equalised before the much-hyped Zack Ansah put the Gunners 2-1 ahead before the break.
The Saints fought for every ball in the second period and ended up turning their possession into a goal. Arsenal’s Polish trialist ‘keeper was beaten for the second time in the game but he wasn’t to be disheartened and made a fantastic save late on to keep Arsenal in it.
There is no league table conducted at this level but the Gunners are now unbeaten in three matches and travel to face Ipswich on Saturday.
Jeorge Bird's Arsenal Youth 
daniel bentley didnt even play!!!!!!!!!!! it was a polish goalie trialist, get it right mate
shaun do you know the name of this polish keeper and if he is good enough to make at Arsenal?
How many of Zac Ansahs age group currently play at under 16 level?
I think he is the only one who is a regular starter but there are several players his age who are on the bench or play occasionally.
Could you answer me this Jeorgo. Is Ansah born in ’93, like Afobe, or ’94?
he was born in 1994