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Arsenal Teen Dubbed Next Henry Bags U18 Brace V Tottenham

Arsenal snapped up young Mylo Bernard from Crystal Palace this summer and the striker made the most of a first start for the under-18 side.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 6:15 AM
Arsenal Teen Dubbed Next Henry Bags U18 Brace V Tottenham
Key Things to Know
  • Mylo Bernard scored a brace on his first start to lead Arsenal Under-18s to a 2-1 victory over Tottenham.
  • The 16-year-old forward joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace on a scholarship agreement with future professional terms.
  • Bernard scored more than 40 academy goals for Crystal Palace during the 2025/26 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal Under-18 forward Mylo Bernard scored two goals to lead his side to a 2-1 comeback victory over Tottenham Hotspur in his first start for the club. The 16-year-old struck an equalizer before firing home an injury-time winner off the crossbar.

Bernard joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace this summer on a pre-contract scholarship agreement leading to professional terms at 17. The forward previously scored more than 40 goals for Palace's academy last season and was once compared to Thierry Henry by former teammate Lucca Benetton.

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