The injuries to Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling have led to a discussion regarding Arsenal’s options on the right wing for upcoming games.
While it is unlikely that any academy players in that area of the pitch will get significant minutes, some youngsters could be called upon in training or named on the bench.
Ismeal Kabia has established himself as the first choice right winger for the U21s. The prospect, who made his senior debut against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup earlier this season, is extremely quick, although he perhaps needs a loan spell before he is fully considered for the first-team.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji can play up front or on either flank. The 21-year-old has mainly been used on the left wing this season and has scored seven goals in Premier League 2, while he has provided six assists. He previously had loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham Town but failed to score.
Osman Kamara, who usually plays on the left wing, struggled with injuries earlier this season but has appeared a more confident and decisive player upon his return.
Seb Ferdinand scored against Aston Villa U21s earlier this season and provides a direct threat from the right flank, while he also works very hard defensively.
Romari Forde is capable of playing as a winger but is now mostly used as a striker.
In the U18 squad, Jakai Fisher and Reece Clairmont have been on the fringes of the U18 squad this season.
Ceadach O’Neill has already played senior football for Linfield and has featured for Arsenal U18s this season.
Louis Zecevic John has shown some encouraging signs after returning from injury, while the skilful Alex Marciniak can play out wide or up front.
Schoolboy Brando Bailey-Joseph is one of Arsenal’s standout winger prospects and has already established himself as a key player for the U18s.
Max Dowman, undoubtedly one of the standout stars of the academy, can play as a right winger, although his main position is as an attacking midfielder.