Our under-21s fell to their second consecutive defeat, losing 4-2 to Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby on Saturday afternoon.
Despite racing to a two-goal lead through Romari Forde and Michal Rosiak, Spurs mounted a remarkable second-half comeback to claim the victory.
What happened
We started brightly, nearly taking the lead early when Maldini Kacurri's header from a corner was cleared off the line. The pressure soon paid off, as Forde headed in at the back post after Zane Monlouis kept the ball alive in the box.
Ismail Oulad M’Hand and Ayden Heaven combined well on the left flank, with Heaven firing into the side netting shortly after. Our dominance continued, and we doubled the lead spectacularly when Michal Rosiak curled a stunning 25-yard free-kick into the top corner, sending us into the break firmly in control.
However, Spurs turned the tide in the second half. Within seven minutes of the restart, two quick goals from Tyrese Hall and Max Robson brought the visitors level.
Ten minutes later, they took the lead. A scramble in the box ended with Callum Olusesi tapping into an empty net after we failed to clear our lines.
The away side added two more late on. Jaden Williams won possession high up the pitch and coolly slotted past Lucas Nygaard to extend their lead. Then, in injury time, Maxwell McKnight finished off a swift counterattack to seal the comeback.
What It Means
We remain on 12 points after six games played
What’s Next
Our focus shifts to the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, where we face MK Dons on Tuesday, October 8.
Kick-off at Stadium MK is scheduled for 7pm (UK time).
Team News
Arsenal XI: Nygaard, Robinson (Julienne, 67) Kacurri, Monlouis, Heaven, Kabia, Nichols, Rosiak (Ferdinand, 67) Oulad M'Hand (Dudziak, 53) Gower, Forde (Harriman Annous, 67)