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Arsenal U18s Held to 1-1 Draw by Chelsea, Remain Top of Premier League South

Rotation for the upcoming UEFA Youth League shaped selection, with Callan Hamill scoring his first Arsenal goal.

Overview

  • Chizzy Ezenwata put Chelsea ahead from a corner before Hamill headed Arsenal level from a set piece in the first half.
  • Goalkeeper Jack Porter misread the corner for the opener but later produced a key save to deny Mathis Eboue.
  • Defender Samuel Onyekachukwu made a decisive block to keep the scores level during Chelsea’s pressure.
  • Coach Adam Birchall said squad choices reflected Tuesday’s UEFA Youth League opener against Athletic Club for the U19s.
  • Arsenal stay top after four games, while Chelsea remain unbeaten with a game in hand; Arsenal host Ipswich next Saturday.