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Arsenal: 3 youngsters to introduce against Brighton

By Krish Ajmani

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta speaks to the media after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta speaks to the media after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images) /
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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – MARCH 06: Mikel Arteta the manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

1. Kido Taylor-Hart

Kido Taylor-Hart is an impressive youngster plying his trade with the youth squads. The academy product is often compared to Bukayo Saka, and for good reason. He is a technical, tricky winger, with a wicked turn of pace and extraordinary dribbling ability.

Like with Balogun, however, there appears to be some issues with his contract. His deal expires in the summer and he has yet to sign an extension. Given his clear talent, losing a talent like him would be another poor mistake from the club.

Allowing Taylor-Hart to get some minutes off the bench might make him reconsider. All young players want a clear plan about how they will fit into the first team and how they can break into the squad. Dangling the carrot in front of him and allowing him to see the paths Smith Rowe and Saka have taken might just convince him to renew his deal.

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Arsenal’s academy continues to produce quality players. Giving these youngsters a brief run out would allow Arteta to gauge their readiness for the upcoming season. It’s not likely Taylor-Hart will feature at all let alone start on Sunday, but even if a place on the bench can be scrambled over those who will never play anyway, it’d be a smart move.

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