“A few of them have school in the morning,” Mikel Arteta beams as Arsenal field 6 TEENAGERS in 5-1 win over Bolton

Mikel Arteta humorously stated that the teenagers he fielded during Arsenal's 5-1 win over Bolton, have school to attend in the morning.

“A few of them have school in the morning,” Mikel Arteta beams as Arsenal field 6 TEENAGERS in 5-1 win over Bolton

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal teenagers following their impressive display during a 5-1 win over Bolton. (via Evening Standard)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for the club’s youngsters, who shone during the club’s impressive 5-1 win over Bolton Wanderers. The Spaniard manager was beaming with pride, as he hilariously stated that some players have school to attend in the morning.

Mikel Arteta fielded six youngsters during the club’s 5-1 win over EFL League One side Bolton Wanderers, securing qualification to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Youngsters Jack Porter, Josh Nichols, Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly started the match for the Gunners, while Ismeal Kabia and Maldini Kacurri made an appearance from the bench. 17-year-old Englishman Nwaneri, emerged out among the youngsters, scoring a brace in a Man of the Match display.

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Mikel boasted of the young generation of players at the club and hailed the new set of teenagers. He hilariously stated that some of them have school to attend the next morning. Moreover, he singled out Nwaneri and 16-year-old goalkeeper Porter- who became the youngest debutante for Arsenal- for their strong performances, as well as noted that it was a step ahead in their journey to make it to the EPL.

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There are a few players who have school in the morning! They are buzzing. Ethan was really good. A really strong performance… It was a big step for Jack. He was over the moon, he coped really well.

Mikel Arteta to reporters (H/T: Sky Sports)

Apart from the 17-year-old forward, senior squad members Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz also scored a goal each in their win over Bolton. Arsenal are next facing Championship side Preston North End in October, in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal shot-stopper David Raya injury update, ahead of crucial EPL encounter against Leicester

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on the team’s first-choice goalkeeper David Raya. after the Spaniard missed the club’s third round Carabao Cup encounter against Bolton. The 29-year-old player faces a race against time to be fit for their next EPL outing against Leicester.

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Mikel Arteta provided an update on David Raya’s injury, ahead of Arsenal’s match against Leicester. (via Football London)

Raya missed the match due to a thigh injury, with 16-year-old Jack Porter making his debut for the club. Mikel Arteta, upon being questioned by reporters, informed that Raya’s injury is a muscular one, but could not confirm its seriousness. Fans will be hoping for the Spanish shot-stopper, who had won the EPL Golden Glove last season, to make his return.

We don’t know yet. On what kind of injury it is… He’s got a muscular injury, yes.

Mikel Arteta on David Raya (H/T: Evening Standard)

In case he fails to recover in time for their match against the Foxes, the Gunners could opt for new signing Neto to replace the goalkeeper. 35-year-old veteran Neto was signed from Bournemouth on loan this summer, after the club failed to sign Espanyol’s Joan Garcia.