Arsenal prodigy Charlie Patino has earned glowing praise from Mick McCarthy after his impressive performance against Premier League side Southampton. The Gunners loanee scored a consolation goal for Blackpool in Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup exit at St Mary's.
The 19-year-old was in the right place at the right time to grab his fifth goal contribution this season, continuing his remarkable breakout season in the Football League. Patino is highly-rated back in north London, with the Gunners activating the two-year extension within his contract amid intense interest from Barcelona.
Last season, Patino marked his senior debut with a goal in the EFL Cup against Sunderland. Despite only featuring once more for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has previously been full of praise for the teenager. "He is a kid that is coming through our system, a lovely kid," the Gunners boss said.
