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Josiah King makes Youth League debut, Salmon named captain as Arsenal U19s face Atletico Madrid

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Josiah King is in line to make his debut for Arsenal U19s after being named in the starting lineup for today’s UEFA Youth League game at home to Atletico Madrid.

The 16-year-old right-back has impressed for Arsenal U18s this season.

In the absence of the suspended Louie Copley, first year scholar Marli Salmon has been given the captain’s armband.

Max Dowman has been named in the starting lineup as he plays in the Youth League for the first time this season and there is also a start for winger Osman Kamara as an overage player.

Centre-back Will Sweet also starts as an overage player.

**Porter**

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**Ibrahim**

**Dowman-Dudziak**

**Bailey Joseph-Harriman Annous-Kamara**

**Subs: Ranson, Clarke, Agustien, Julienne, Ogunnaike, O’Neill, Zecevic John, Hamill, Thompson.**

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