Arsenal academy news
Here are some recent news and updates from Arsenal Academy:
U18s Win Premier League Cup
Arsenal's U18 team won the Premier League Cup by defeating Manchester City 2-1 in the final. The team was managed by Freddie Ljungberg and featured players such as Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, and Gabriel Martinelli.
U23s Reach Premier League 2 Play-Offs
Arsenal's U23 team finished third in the Premier League 2 table and qualified for the play-offs. They will face Aston Villa in the semi-finals.
Academy Players Feature in First Team
Several academy players have featured in the first team this season, including Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, and Gabriel Martinelli. Saka has become a regular starter, while Smith Rowe and Martinelli have made substitute appearances.
New Academy Signings
Arsenal has signed several new players to their academy, including midfielder Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea and striker Folarin Balogun from New York Red Bulls.
Academy Coaches Appointed
Arsenal has appointed new coaches to their academy, including former player and coach, Per Mertesacker, who will be the academy's new head coach.
U15s Win FA Youth Cup
Arsenal's U15 team won the FA Youth Cup by defeating Chelsea 2-1 in the final. The team was managed by Kwame Ampadu and featured players such as Folarin Balogun and Omari Hutchinson.
Academy Players Represent Countries
Several academy players have represented their countries at youth international level, including Bukayo Saka, who played for England U19s, and Gabriel Martinelli, who played for Brazil U20s.
Academy Facilities Upgrade
Arsenal has upgraded its academy facilities, including the construction of a new indoor training pitch and the renovation of the academy's medical and sports science facilities.
These are just a few of the recent news and updates from Arsenal Academy.