Arsenal U21s fought hard against Crystal Palace on Monday night as Mehmet Ali's side came back from a goal behind to level 1-1. The draw means that the Gunners go to the top of the Premier League 2 table.
Interestingly, regular first-teamer Marquinhos featured in the match and started the game, but struggled to make an impact. He was subbed early in the second half for Charles Sagoe Jr, who was an immediate threat when being introduced.
It could have been considered a first-team audition for Marquinhos following the uncertainty around Bukayo Saka, after the Englishman came off early in Arsenal’s Premier League victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
