Our under-18s kick off 2025 with a highly anticipated north London derby as we host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, January 11. The match will take place at Sobha Realty Training Centre, with kick-off scheduled for 11am (UK time).
Currently sitting ninth in the table with 10 points, we’ll be looking to start the new year positively and secure our first league win of 2025 against our local rivals.
In our most recent outing, we secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Hertford Town in the FA Youth Cup third round, thanks to goals from Louie Copley, Andre Harriman-Annous, and a brace from Dan Casey.
The Opposition: Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have made a strong start to their league campaign, currently sitting third with 18 points from 11 games, including five wins, three draws and three losses.
Their most recent fixture saw them secure a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough in the FA Youth Cup, thanks to a late penalty from Tynan Thompson. Spurs are on a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, with their last defeat dating back to late October.
The last meeting between the two sides came in the penultimate game of last season, where Spurs staged a late comeback to win 3-2.
A key player to watch is their prolific attacking midfielder, Luca Williams-Barnett, who has amassed an impressive 10 goals and four assists in just nine league matches this season.
How to Follow
Stay up to date with live commentary on our academy’s X page. A full match report will be available on Arsenal.com shortly after the final whistle.
Post-match, don’t miss exclusive interviews with Adam Birchall and one of our young Gunners, alongside highlights of all the key action.