Match report: Arsenal U-18s 5-2 Aston Villa

WHAT HAPPENED

Our under-18s delivered an outstanding attacking performance in their penultimate game of the season on Saturday as then secured a 5-2 victory over Aston Villa.

Amani Richards delivered a man of the match display, winning two penalties and converting our fifth of the afternoon, while Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Omario Cozier-Dubbery scored their first goals at this level. Schoolboys Bradley Ibrahim and Reuell Walters were also trusted to start.

Ken Gillard’s side started brightly at London Colney and took the lead after just seven minutes, as Richards won a penalty following a slick turn inside the penalty area that forced a foul from the defender. Nathan Butler-Oyedeji was trusted…