Our under-18s are set for a second consecutive London derby as we face Chelsea on Tuesday, March 11, with kick-off at 11am (UK time) at Cobham.
We’ll be looking to bounce back and return to winning ways following a North London derby defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.
### The Opposition
Chelsea head into this match in strong form, having secured back-to-back away victories against Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion.
The Blues currently sit third in the U18 Premier League South, with nine wins, six losses, and two draws from 17 games. They trail league leaders Crystal Palace by five points, but with three games in hand, they remain firmly in the title race.
Two key players to watch are:
* Chizaram Ezenwata – The forward has been in fine form, scoring eight goals and providing two assists in 12 league appearances.
* Ryan Kavuma-McQueen – A pacey winger, he has registered six goals and three assists in 11 games this season.
### Previous Meeting
The last time we faced Chelsea, we secured a narrow 1-0 victory, with Dan Casey scoring the decisive goal in the first half.
### How to Follow
Stay up to date with live commentary on our [academy’s X page](https://x.com/arsenalacademy). A full match report will be available on [Arsenal.com](https://arsenal.com) shortly after the final whistle.
Post-match, don’t miss exclusive interviews with Adam Birchall and one of our young Gunners, alongside highlights of all the key action.
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