Arsenal have entered their winter break following the pause to the season due to the World Cup that is set to begin in Qatar on November 20. The first-team squad who are not participating in the international tournament will have ten days off before reporting back to north London for a winter camp ahead of the Premier League restart.
The Gunners have ten players away on international duty, meaning that there is space for youngsters in the Hale End academy to impress Mikel Arteta before the rest of the squad returns. Arteta has already used youngsters in training sessions throughout the early months of the season.
Arsenal have confirmed they will be joining fellow Premier League side Liverpool in the upcoming Dubai Super Cup in December as part of their preparations for a return to club action, meaning there is a chance for players to impress outside of training. football.london looks at five youth prospects who could impress Arteta during the Gunners’ winter camp.