An Arsenal XI got the better of Lincoln in a five-goal thriller at Sincil Bank this evening, with Luke Ayling getting the winner.
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subs: McDermott, Obed, Henderson, Ozyakup, Freeman.
The Gunners had to deal with some early Imps pressure, with Miquel heading away Aaron Brown’s inswinging corner.
Arsenal soon got into their groove with Jay Simpson coming close [...]
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20 Jul
Match report- Lincoln 2 Arsenal XI 3- Ayling the hero as Cruise falters
20 Jul
Match preview- Lincoln v Arsenal XI- Boateng starts
Arsenal Reserves play the first of three friendlies tonight when they take on Lincoln City at Sincil Bank.
The Gunners have named a 16-man squad for the fixture, which includes goalkeeper Sean McDermott and fellow new scholars Oguzhan Ozyakup and Ignasi Miquel. Daniel Boateng will start at right-back.
Rhys Murphy, Henri Lansbury, Gavin Hoyte and Fran Mérida [...]
20 Jul
‘Freeman has improved month by month’ + Time for Randall to prove himself
Arsenal under-18s coach Steve Bould has heaped praise on striker Luke Freeman, saying that the England u-17 international has got better every month since his high-profile move from Gillingham in January 2008.
Luke trains like a trooper and gives it nothing but his best every day. He’s got decent pace and is a good finisher, as [...]
19 Jul
Awesome Ayling stakes claim for Austria
Yesterday’s pre-season friendly with Barnet will not live long in the memory, but there were some positives to take from the encounter. Firstly, Tomas Rosicky’s long-awaited return, as well as Nacer Barazite’s sumptuous finish.
But it was one of Arsenal’s FA Youth Cup-winning heroes who stood out in Luke Ayling. On as a second-half substitute, Luke [...]
18 Jul
Match report-Barnet 2 Arsenal 2- Barazite cracker lights up Underhill
Returning loanee Nacer Barazite capped his Arsenal comeback with a stunning goal in the club’s opening pre-season friendly against Barnet this afternoon, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Gunners from being held to a 2- 2 draw by a determined Bees side.
Manager Arsene Wenger handed Tomas Rosicky his first start for 18 months, whilst [...]
18 Jul
Arsenal complete Hajrovic signing + Botelho linked with Celta
Arsenal have completed the signing of centre-back Sead Hajrovic from Grasshoppers for 540,000 Swiss francs, with under-18s coach Steve Bould particularly impressed with his aerial ability.
Hajrovic, who has been capped by Switzerland at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level, has signed scholarship terms which will see him become professional on his 17th birthday. It is the [...]
17 Jul
Match Preview- Barnet v Arsenal- Strong Reserve contingent in squad
It may be just 55 days since the final ball of last season was kicked, but the 2009/10 campaign is already here.
Arsenal take on North London neighbours Barnet in their traditional pre-season friendly at Underhill tomorrow afternoon, as part of the agreement which sees the Arsenal Reserves play their home matches at the stadium with [...]
16 Jul
Arsenal take Veljko Batrovic on trial
Arsenal have taken FK Bubamara youngster Veljko Batrovic on trial, according to media reports.
The 15-year-old, who is comfortable either as a striker or a winger, has drawn the attention of both Real Madrid and AC Milan and the Gunners are keen to look at the prospect first hand.
Arsenal are also reportedly interested in Chelsea youngster [...]
16 Jul
Athletic right-back Ben Glasgow looking to make big impression in u-18s
He may have only got a brief taste of under-18s football last season, but quicksilver right-back Ben Glasgow is ready to force his way into Steve Bould’s plans this time around.
With Craig Eastmond no longer eligible for the youth team, and Rhema Obed’s defensive capability of some concern, Bould could turn to Glasgow to offer [...]
15 Jul
Find out more about Arsenal’s ’secret stars’ Chuks Aneke and Jordan Wynter
Today you can enjoy two more player profiles here on Jeorge Bird’s Arsenal Youth.
One of the secret stars of the Arsenal Academy, Chuks will be looking to make a big impression at London Colney during his first year as a scholar.
An agressive, steely presence in front of the back four; Chuks also possesses the ability [...]
