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Arsenal youth duo called up to first-team squad vs Lille

Ceadach O'Neill and Maalik Hashi are set to join Arsenal's first-team squad for Tuesday's Champions League match against Lille, after being left out of the u19 UEFA Youth League squad.

By Dan Critchlow · Daily Cannon

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:16 AM

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Ceadach O’Neill and Maalik Hashi are set to join Arsenal's senior squad against Lille.
Both 18-year-old players were left out of Arsenal's under-19 UEFA Youth League squad.
The call-up marks Hashi's first senior squad involvement following Martin Zubimendi's injury setback.

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Arsenal youth players Ceadach O’Neill and Maalik Hashi are set to join the first-team squad for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash against Lille. The 18-year-old duo were omitted from Arsenal's under-19 UEFA Youth League squad ahead of the fixture, signaling their senior promotion for the European match.

While O'Neill was previously included in senior FA Cup matchday squads, this marks his first Champions League selection. For midfielder Hashi, the selection represents his first senior call-up, following an injury setback to Martin Zubimendi. Fellow youngsters Max Dowman and Marli Salmon were also absent from the under-19 roster.

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