**U18 Premier League**
**Fulham 2 (Valley 18, Grant 20) Arsenal 1 (O’Neill 43)**
Arsenal U18s suffered their third defeat in a row in all competitions as they lost 1-0 away to Fulham today despite a goal from Ceadach O’Neill.
There was a significant moment for schoolboy Emerson Nwaneri, with the midfielder (the younger brother of Ethan) coming on to make his competitive debut at this level.
Arsenal were without Josiah King and Callan Hamill, with Sam Chapman and Alex Marciniak coming into the team. Theo Julienne moved to right-back and captained the team.
**Ranson**
**Julienne-Onyekachukwu-Chapman-Ogunnaike**
**Murisa**
**Hashi-Marciniak**
**Bailey Joseph-O’Neill-Thompson**
**Subs: B. Phillips (for Bailey-Joseph, 65), Owusu-Gyasi (for Murisa, 71), Emerson Nwaneri (for Marciniak, 82). Not used: Lupinski, Tahou.**
Fulham took the lead in the 18th minute with Khai Valley scoring.
Just two minutes later the hosts made it 2-0 as Kyle Grant scored.
Arsenal got a goal back just before half time as O’Neill found the net after being set up by Brando Bailey-Joseph.
Bowen Phillips, Abraham Owusu-Gyasi and Nwaneri were introduced during the second half but Fulham managed to see out the game and secure all three points.
Arsenal return to action next weekend with a home game against Aston Villa.