Arsenal U18 and U21 teams prepare for decisive games | OneFootball

Arsenal’s under-21s and under-18s face important matches this Saturday, with both sides aiming to keep their seasons alive.

Mehmet Ali’s under-21s travel to face Manchester City at Joie Stadium in the Premier League 2 quarter-finals, with kick-off set for 6pm.

The young Gunners reached the last eight following a dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle United, with Nathan Butler-Oyedeji opening the scoring from the penalty spot before Khayon Edwards converted a second spot-kick deep into stoppage time to clinch victory.

While City topped the regular season table, they arrive in the quarter-finals having won just one of their last four matches in normal time.

Earlier in the day, Adam Birchall’s under-18 side visit Fulham at Motspur Park for an 11am kick-off in the penultimate round of the U18 Premier League South.

Arsenal sit three points behind leaders Aston Villa, whom they host in their final fixture next week in what could be a title decider.

Arsenal extended their unbeaten league run to eight games last weekend in a dramatic 4-4 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal will take confidence from their two previous victories over the Cottagers this season, including an FA Youth Cup triumph at Motspur Park.