Arsenal youngster Mazeed Ogungbo is reportedly in Mikel Arteta’s squad for Monday's clash with Crystal Palace. The 19-year-old defender is set to join Marcelo Flores for the pivotal trip to South London.
Whilst Flores has long been mooted for a Premier League debut after impressing the Gunners’ coaching staff for a sustained period, Ogungbo’s selection is much more of a shock. However, according to Goal’s Charles Watts the young centre-back may be involved at Selhurst Park.
Ogungbo has been a regular for the under 23s this season making 20 appearances in PL2, he can also be utilised in a left-back role. Arsenal have given a number of their talented youngsters opportunities to impress this term with the likes of Charlie Patino featuring in their Carabao Cup run.