Likely line-up
Arsenal Expected XI: Lupinski, Sampang, Owusu-Gyasi, Mbala, Abubakar,, Murisa, Hashi, Nwaneri, Marciniak Zecevic John, Thompson, Phillips.
Team news
Sixteen-year-old winger Gabriel Arteta, son of Mikel Arteta, made his U18 Premier League debut in the 3-0 win over Reading, having previously featured at Under-17 level.
Abraham Owusu-Gyasi and Under-16 Elyon Mbala were introduced in defence against West Ham, with Mallik Hashi operating in midfield and Under-16 Kyran Thompson leading the line.
The selection underlined the youthful nature of Arsenal’s side, with several players gaining early experience at this level.
Pre-match analysis
Arsenal have recorded eight wins, four draws and 11 defeats this season, scoring 38 goals – the fourth fewest in the U18 Premier League South, ahead of only Birmingham City (29), Ipswich Town (31) and Reading (32).
Defensively, they have conceded 48 goals, placing them around the middle of the pack.
Recent form has been more encouraging, however, with seven points from their last five matches, including wins over Reading and West Bromwich Albion.
At home, though, their form has been less convincing, with four defeats and one draw from their last five, conceding 17 goals in that run.