ARSENAL played Brentford B in a behind-closed-doors friendly at London Colney on Wednesday as Mikel Arteta starts six of his academy stars in the 4-1 victory.
With the majority of Arsenal’s first-team squad are currently away on international duty with their countries, Arsenal arranged a discreet fixture with the aim of boosting the squad’s fitness levels ahead of club football’s return this weekend
Mikel Arteta addressing his players and staff before a friendly match between Arsenal and Brentford B at London Colney. (image: Getty Images)
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta cast an eye over six of the club’s brightest young academy stars as the Gunners romped to a 4-1 win over Brentford B at London Colney.
Young guns Zak Swanson, Mazeed Ogungbo, Miguel Azeez, Charlie Patino, Charles Sagoe Jr and Bradley Ibrahim were all handed starts alongside a number of first-team players.
Bernd Leno was between the sticks for Arsenal while Rob Holding, Nuno Tavares, Eddie Nketiah and Alex Lacazette were also handed some minutes from the get-go.
Alexander Lacazette was on fire scoring hat-trick and Rob Holding also on the scoresheet as Arsenal secured a routine win over Brentford.
The Gunners are back in action on Monday night when they travel across London to Crystal Palace.