Brian Matovu

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Young Gun: Michal Rosiak

3 days ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Our Young Gun series gets to know the academy youngsters kicking off their careers at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. Michal Rosiak spoke to us recently, and here's what the 19-year-old Polish midfielder had to say about a season he won't forget. I’d say the season started well, and travelling to America with the first team for pre-season was an incredible experience. I actually found out I was going the day before the flight, as I was in the standby group.
U18s highlights: Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal

6 days ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Our Under-18s made it six wins in a row with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace on Thursday morning. Trailing at half-time following a penalty, we turned the game on its head with late goals from Andre Harriman-Annous and Cam‚Äôron Ismail, securing a crucial three points in our push for the league title. You can watch the highlights by pressing the play button above.
In focus: Positive Futures

6 days ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Positive Futures is an estate-based youth engagement programme, funded by Islington Council, which aims to support young people by providing regular activities within their local communities. No More Red participant George reveals how it helped him into coaching. Project: Positive FuturesAnnual participants: 550Available to: People aged eight to 18 in IslingtonOver the past 20 years of delivering Positive Futures in Islington, we have engaged with more than 10,000 local residents.
Birchall: “Best we’ve played all season”

1 week ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Arsenal under-18s head coach Adam Birchall praised his side’s mentality after a dramatic late comeback secured a vital win at Crystal Palace. Despite trailing to a first-half penalty, late goals from Andre Harriman-Annous and Cam’ron Ismail earned the team their sixth win in a row and a crucial three points in their pursuit of the league title. “I was really pleased with the players — I think it’s the best we’ve played as a collective this season,” said Birchall.
Crystal Palace U18 1 - 2 Under 18 - Match Report

1 week ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Our Under-18s made it six wins on the bounce as we came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory away at Crystal Palace on Thursday morning. After falling behind to a first-half penalty, late goals from Andre Harriman-Annous and Cam‚Äôron Ismail sealed a vital three points in our pursuit of the league title. We started brightly and nearly took the lead within the opening five minutes, but Louie Copley‚Äôs effort was heroically cleared off the line.
Young Gun: Charles Sagoe Jr

1 week ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Our Young Gun series gets to know the academy youngsters kicking off their careers at Sobha Realty Training Centre. Charles Sagoe Jr spoke to us recently, and here's what he had to say about a season in which he has learned and developed various aspects of his game. Firstly, I had the opportunity to sign a contract extension with Arsenal, which was, of course, fantastic. It’s always a great experience to extend my stay at the club, and I’m grateful that they still see something in me.
U18s preview: Crystal Palace v Arsenal

1 week ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Our under-18s will be aiming to extend their winning streak to six matches as they make the short trip to south London to face Crystal Palace on Thursday morning. Last time out, we came from behind to claim a 3-1 victory over Norwich City, with Dan Casey getting on the scoresheet and Max Dowman netting a brace. Dowman has now scored six goals in his last three appearances ‚Äď a fine run of form for our in-form forward.
U21s highlights: West Bromwich Albion 4-3 Arsenal

1 week ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Our under-21s ended the Premier League 2 regular season with a narrow 4-3 loss to West Brom on Monday night. We fought back from 2-0 down with first-half goals from Charles Sagoe Jr. and Will Sweet, but the hosts struck twice early in the second half. Khayon Edwards converted a stoppage-time penalty to pull one back, yet West Brom held firm to claim the win. You can watch the highlights by pressing the play button above.
U21s report: Arsenal 2-2 Derby County

2 weeks ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Our under-21s were held to a 2-2 draw by Derby County at Meadow Park on Friday night. Second-half goals from Michal Rosiak and Andre Harriman-Annous gave us the lead midway through the second half, but a late equaliser from the visitors meant we had to settle for a share of the spoils. We started brightly, with Salah combining down the right-hand side with Ismeal Kabia. His cross found Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, whose effort was deflected behind for a corner.
Mehmet on draw with Derby County

2 weeks ago | arsenal.com | Brian Matovu

Mehmet Ali reflected positively on his side‚Äôs second-half display, after our young Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw against Derby County at Meadow Park on Friday night. Goals from Michal Rosiak and Andre Harriman-Annous saw us overturn a first-half deficit to lead midway through the second period, but a late equaliser from the visitors meant the spoils were shared. On the result... ‚ÄúWe‚Äôre disappointed not to come away with all three points, but credit to Derby.