Our under-18s host Aston Villa on Saturday, November 1, as they aim to get their U18 Premier League South campaign back on track. Kick-off at the Sobha Reality Training Centre is scheduled for 12pm (UK time).

Whilst we went undefeated from our first six league games, with four wins and two draws, it had been a difficult October for our young Gunners, following two losses against West Bromwich Albion and Fulham. Despite the recent drop in form, we remain just a point behind table toppers Crystal Palace - view the league table.

In our loss to the Cottagers a week ago, Ceadach O'Neill halved the deficit after we had gone two down early on, but the comeback was halted by a second half defensive blockade, and we ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat.

The Opposition

The Villans were crowned champions of last season's U18 Premier League South. However, like us, they have endured a mixed start to 2025/26, with four wins registered against Brighton and Hove Albion, Norwich City and Palace, and their most recent, a 5-2 victory over Southampton. They currently sit in seventh place with 12 points, two fewer than us, but have played a game...