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Dowman drops again to Arsenal u21s forward of first-team Metropolis conflict

by Soccer-News September 20, 2025

Max Dowman is ready to start out for the Arsenal u21s towards Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, seemingly ruling him out of Sunday’s first-team squad to face Manchester Metropolis.

Photograph by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photos

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Arsenal have confirmed their u21 lineup for Saturday’s match towards Wolverhampton Wanderers, with included for the primary time this season.

Dowman hadn’t featured in a single academy squad in 2025/26 up thus far, becoming a member of the primary workforce for pre-season and for 4 of the primary 5 matches of the Premier League and Champions League campaigns.

But after substitute appearances towards Leeds United and Liverpool, Dowman didn’t come off the bench towards Nottingham Forest or Athletic Membership. His solely begins this season had been for the England u19s over the September break.

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An optimistic tackle Dowman dropping all the way down to the u21s may very well be that there’s excellent news on Arsenal’s first-team harm absences. A return for or would give the Gunners neither the squad area nor a specific want to incorporate Dowman.

Nevertheless it’s price mentioning that the Premier League squads are smaller than within the Champions League, and Arsenal have already welcomed late summer time signing and injury-returner to the squad since their final league recreation.

Even with out Odegaard or Saka returning, there isn’t a lot area accessible for the time being. And is one other one who might return this weekend.

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Maybe extra importantly than any of that, Dowman must maintain enjoying minutes. It’s nice for him to get probabilities within the senior squad, and he’ll most likely get one other one within the League Cup in midweek, however he wants time on the pitch to maintain creating.

Considerably extremely, this will likely be Dowman’s first aggressive begin for the Arsenal u21s. It’d really feel like a step down, however for many 15-year-olds this u21 look can be forward of schedule.

September 20, 2025 0 comments

Premier League

Southampton U21s 0 Brentford B 2: Brentford B e book spot in Premier League Cup last

by Soccer-News May 2, 2025

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Iwan Morgan and Caelan Avenell objectives despatched Brentford B into the ultimate of the Premier League Cup as they beat Southampton at St Marys 2-0 on Thursday night.The mature efficiency away from dwelling units up an thrilling Premier League Cup last towards west London rivals QPR who beat Burnley within the different semi-final.

Neil MacFarlane’s aspect started the sport the higher of the 2 groups, displaying nice confidence with the ball at their toes as they probed the Saints’ field early on.

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The early strain informed because the away aspect took the lead by way of Morgan who remained persistent within the field to complete effectively from shut vary.

Reggie Rose was known as into motion quickly after the aim as he made a very good cease to disclaim Romeo Ayachukwu.

The primary ten minutes had actual depth to it and Brierley tried a half volley which simply went huge of the put up following a poor clearance from the Southampton goalkeeper.

The west London aspect have been made to resist a wave of strain because the half wore on however they stood resolute with some good defending on present.

A unfastened go on the again allowed Will Merry time and house to run into the field and as he regarded destined to attain, Benjamin Arthur made a improbable intervention to disclaim the winger.

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The second interval began with the younger Bees content material in preserving their form because the Saints probed.

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A marauding run by way of the center of the park and wonderful incisive go from Josh Stephenson discovered Avenell who arrowed a side-footed shot into the highest nook of the online.

The defensive efficiency from MacFarlane’s aspect was spectacular because the away aspect restricted any clear reduce alternatives for the Saints for the 90 minutes.

Brentford B clinched a last berth because the referee blew his full-time whistle because the Bees arrange an thrilling last towards QPR, who beat Burnley within the different semi-final 2-0.

The staff have now reached a second PL Cup last below Neil MacFarlane.

The staff have a busy couple of weeks as along with the PL Cup last, they are going to have a sport towards Hanwell City to contest within the London Senior Cup last. The staff may also play their last Skilled Growth League sport of the season on

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A win in that sport means they will end high of the south part of the PDL after which enter a play-offs with the staff that finishes second and the highest two groups of the northern part.

Southampton U21s: McNamara, Abu, Lawrence, Payne, Kayi Sanda, Bragg (c), Merry (Moore 58), Ayachukwu, Ehibhatiomhan (Oyekunle 58), Sesay, Larios (Malak 73)

Subs not used: Abbotson, Charles

Booked: Payne 25, Malak 77

Brentford B: Rose, Avenell (Headman 90+1), Williams, Stephenson, Arthur, Fredrick, Dickov, Brierley, Morgan (Peters 85), Owen, Krauhaus

Subs not used: Tavaziva, Wilcox, Gray

Booked: Morgan 25, Owen 29, Krauhaus 83

May 2, 2025 0 comments

Premier League

Arsenal u21s attain Premier League 2 quarter-finals

by Soccer-News April 26, 2025

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The Arsenal u21s secured a last-gasp win over Newcastle United on Friday night time to safe development to the following spherical of the Premier League 2 play-offs.

Photograph through Arsenal.com

, , , , and have been all in first-team squad to face Actual Madrid simply over every week in the past, however the quintet dropped again right down to the Arsenal u21s for Friday’s last-16 play-off match towards Newcastle United.

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Having completed eighth within the common season, Arsenal kicked off the play-offs towards ninth-place Newcastle, so it promised to be a detailed match.

The Gunners took the lead from the penalty spot within the first half, with Andre Harriman-Annous successful the spot-kick and up to date Premier League debutant Butler-Oyedeji changing it.

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji plays for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

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Newcastle drew stage at first of the second half, with Scott Bailey scoring from distance after an Arsenal mistake in possession. However Khayon Edwards’ late introduction ended up proving pivotal for the hosts.

As the sport moved into stoppage time with the scoreline nonetheless stage, Arsenal have been awarded one other penalty for a foul on fellow substitute Charles Sagoe Jr. by Rory Powell.

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Edwards stepped as much as convert for 2-1, sending Arsenal into the quarter-finals.

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Arsenal will now play away towards Manchester Metropolis within the subsequent spherical, with Metropolis seeing off Liverpool 2-1 to safe their very own quarter-final spot.

Metropolis have been the common season champions, ending in high spot 14 factors forward of Mehmet Ali’s Arsenal facet. Given they’ll even have residence benefit for this quarter-final tie, the percentages are stacked of their favour, and it’s as much as the Gunners to provide an upset.

Arsenal u21 lineup vs Newcastle

Setford, Rosiak, Candy, Clarke, Washington, Henry-Francis, Oulad-M’Hand, Gower, Kabia, Butler-Oyedeji, Harriman-Annous

Substitutes

Sagoe Jr. (for Butler-Oyedeji, 73), Edwards (for Harriman-Annous, 86), Porter, Ismail, Copley

April 26, 2025 0 comments

Champions League

Liverpool underachiever Harvey Elliott misses essential penalty as England U21s lose to France

by Soccer-News March 22, 2025

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The previous two weeks have been irritating for followers. The Reds watched their aspect crash out from the UEFA Champions League within the spherical of 16 regardless of topping the desk.

Liverpool put the painful loss behind them as they headed to Wembley to tackle within the ultimate of the League Cup. Sadly, extra distress befell the Merseyside membership, and so they misplaced 2-1.

To make issues worse, Alisson Becker, and Ryan Gravenberch have picked up knocks on worldwide responsibility, becoming a member of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley on the therapy desk.

Liverpool’s woes continued yesterday. Playmaker Harvey Elliott missed a vital penalty because the England Below-21s misplaced a blockbuster eight-goal thriller to France.

The Liverpool attacking midfielder had scored England’s second to make it 3-2. Nevertheless, had a memorable day and made it 4-2 earlier than Liam Delap lowered the deficit.

Rico Lewis gained a penalty, and Elliott wasted a surprising probability to make it 4-4. France gained 5-3, leaving him to rue his missed alternative.

It was a golden alternative to salvage the sport, however Elliott fluffed his strains below strain – one more reminder of his struggles in decisive moments.

Elliott scuppered England’s probabilities of beating France. It can possible kill his confidence after an underwhelming season the place he has struggled to discover a beginning spot within the Liverpool XI.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been criticised for not giving Elliott extra possibilities. The 21-year-old has recorded solely 121 minutes of enjoying time in 11 Premier League appearances for the Reds this season.

His lack of affect has led to debates over whether or not he actually has the standard to make it at a membership of Liverpool’s stature.

There have been talks a few transfer away from Anfield. It’d do him some good to go someplace he’s trusted by the supervisor.

Man Utd goal shines in France victory

Ekitike has bagged 19 objectives and eight assists in 38 appearances throughout all competitions for Eintracht Frankfurt. Man Utd are eyeing him to usurp underperforming pair Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund.

The Frenchman would have impressed any Man Utd scouts in attendance together with his hat-trick and general wonderful play. He’s one to observe this summer time switch window.

March 22, 2025 0 comments