Official Site of Arsenal · Apr 17, 2025
Birchall: “Best we’ve played all season”
Arsenal under-18s head coach Adam Birchall praised his side’s mentality after a dramatic late comeback secured a vital win at Crystal Palace.
Despite trailing to a first-half penalty, late goals from Andre Harriman-Annous and Cam’ron Ismail earned the team their sixth win in a row and a crucial three points in their pursuit of the league title.
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“I was really pleased with the players — I think it’s the best we’ve played as a collective this season,” said Birchall. “From the first whistle, their intention was clear: to impose our style of play and dominate the game.