Our under-18s return from international duty on Saturday, March 29 to take on Aston Villa in the U18 Premier League South. Kick-off at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground is scheduled for 12pm (UK time).
Recent outings for Adam Birchall’s side have been full of goals, with our under-18s beating Chelsea 3-2 and Leicester 4-3 in their last two games.
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We have another tough test this weekend against a Villa side who are right in the thick of the U18 Premier League South title race.
The Opposition
Aston Villa are six points behind league leaders Crystal Palace, but have played six games less as a result of their FA Youth Cup run, which will see the Villains take on Manchester United in the semi-final.
We are still within touching distance of Saturday’s opponents, sitting three points behind but having played a game more.
Villa endured a difficult February, losing all three league matches, but have bounced back this month with a league win over Fulham and a Youth Cup success against Plymouth Argyle.
Much of Aston Villa’s success this season has come from the threat posed by Cole Brannigan and Mason Cotcher, who have 19 goals between them.
How to Follow
Stay up to date with live commentary on our academy’s X page. A full match report will be available on 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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