A handful of Arsenal youngsters have been called up to first-team training during the international break.
Mikel Arteta will be working with a smaller squad over the next 10 days, with many of Arsenal’s star players on international duty.
The likes of Ben White, Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu have all remained at London Colney.
But as Arteta prepares his squad for a crucial run of games, he’s called on a few youngsters to step up to first-team training this week, including Ismail Oulad M’Hand.
Jeorge Bird’s Arsenal Youth claims that five Arsenal youngsters were involved in today’s first-team training session.
This included Oulad M’Hand, who has racked up 16 appearances for Arsenal’s U19s and U21s this term.
The 19-year-old mainly operates as a midfielder but has also played out wide and upfront over the past few months.
Oulad M’Hand is yet to make his debut for Arsenal but will only benefit from helping Arteta’s side prepare for a crucial clash against Manchester City.
When is Arsenal’s next game?
Arteta’s side face a tricky test after the international break as they travel to the Etihad Stadium on March 31.
The Gunners head into the game as the most in-form side in the Premier League, having picked up eight consecutive wins and netting 34 times in the process.
Arsenal lead the way in the league on goal difference at this stage, with Manchester City just a point behind.
Should Arteta’s side pick up a statement win in Manchester, it would significantly boost their title chances.
Their record at City in recent years won’t offer encouragement, particularly as they suffered a 4-1 defeat at the Etihad at a similar stage last season.
But Arsenal’s recent form indicates they have every chance of causing what would be considered an upset in Manchester.
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