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Arsenal fans left bemused after little-known goalkeeper James Hillson is included in Mikel Arteta's Premier League squad list

Many Arsenal fans were left scratching their heads as the club's 25-man squad for the first half of the new Premier League season was confirmed on Wednesday.

All the big names were there, as you'd expect, and even the seriously injured Jurrien Timber was included.

However, there was one name on the list that stuck out like a saw thumb.

That name belonged to rookie goalkeeper James Hillson, a 22-year-old promoted to the senior squad following his impressive displays for the U21s last season.

Supporters quickly took to social media to respond to the squad announcement with many questioning 'who is James Hillson?