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Arsenal youngster in line for senior debut at Fleetwood

Arsenal head to League Two side Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup fourth round tonight, and with a trip to Liverpool on Sunday, Mikel Arteta…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:08 PM
Arsenal youngster in line for senior debut at Fleetwood
Key Things to Know
  • Ceadach O’Neill is in contention to make his senior Arsenal debut against Fleetwood Town.
  • Injuries to Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis have left Mikel Arteta short of attacking options.
  • The 18-year-old attacker led Arsenal's academy scoring charts last season with 18 goals in 30 matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal teenager Ceadach O’Neill could be in line to make his competitive senior debut against Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup fourth round. With Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis sidelined by injuries, manager Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate his squad ahead of Sunday's match against Liverpool. O’Neill participated fully in first-team training on Monday alongside several academy prospects.

The 18-year-old Northern Ireland international was Arsenal’s top academy scorer last season with 18 goals in 30 appearances. O’Neill signed with Arsenal after debuting for Linfield at age 15, representing a key success in the club's post-Brexit recruitment strategy in Northern Ireland.

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