Our young Gunners are gearing up for their first match in four weeks as we embark on a journey to face Stoke City in the Premier League 2 on Monday, April 8, with kick-off at bet365 Stadium set for 7pm.
Occupying the fourth spot in the standings, we've accumulated a total of 31 points from 17 intense encounters, trailing Fulham by three points with a game in hand.
In our most recent outing, a battling north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Top scorer Ethan Nwaneri came to our rescue with a late equaliser, salvaging a crucial point for the team.
A look at Stoke
Stoke City currently holds the 14th spot in the league table, having secured 22 points from 17 games thus far.
Since our last encounter, the Potters have played two matches. Their journey began with a disappointing 5-1 defeat against Southampton, but they quickly responded with an impressive 2-1 triumph away at Derby County, courtesy of goals from Dara McGuinness and Nathan Lowe.
At the forefront of Stoke's attack is striker Nathan Lowe, who has six goals and two assists in 10 Premier League 2 appearances this season. Lowe's impact extends to the Championship, where he has made 11 appearances, including a crucial 89th-minute winner in a 3-2 away victory against Bristol City.
How to follow
We will be providing updates throughout the game on our academy Twitter page, and there will be a match report published on Arsenal.com after the final whistle.
We will also share post-match interviews with Mehmet Ali and one of his young Gunners, as well as highlights of all the action.
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