Arsenal learn u18 Premier League Cup group stage draw
Photo via Arsenal.com
Arsenal have confirmed that they're due to face Peterborough United, Stoke City, and Norwich City in this season's u18 Premier League Cup group stage, playing Peterborough at home and the other two games away.
The group stage is always competitive, with only the top team guaranteed a spot in the knockouts. Unless you win all three matches, qualification can end up out of your hands.
The competition kicks off in August, with Arsenal hosting Peterborough on Tuesday, August 26th. The young Gunners will then travel to Stoke on Saturday, October 4th, before wrapping up the group stage away to Norwich on Saturday, November 22nd.
The u16 Premier League Cup mirrors the u18 competition, so they'll play the same group stage matches.
Photo via Arsenal.com
The u18 draw follows the recent u17 Premier League Cup draw, with the Arsenal u17s receiving matches against Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Watford.
The u17 group will hope for another successful year, stepping up to this level having won the u16 Premier League Cup last season.
The young Gunners triumphed with a 3-1 win over Chelsea in the final thanks to goals from Kyran Thompson, Josiah King, and Marley Frohock.
Photo via Thompson on Instagram
Meanwhile, the u21s have learned their EFL Trophy group stage opponents, with the team to play away against Cardiff City, Exeter City, and Newport County.
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