Arsenal starts a Premier League match with two players English aged 18 or younger. When was the last time that happened?

Arsenal traveled to Wolverhampton for their away match in the 23rd round of the Premier League. Young talents Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly were named in the starting lineup for the North London side.

Details. With Lewis-Skelly (18 years old) and Nwaneri (17), Arsenal has fielded two English players aged 18 or younger in a Premier League starting XI for the first time since February 1998.

Back in 1998, Matthew Upson and Paolo Vernazza started a match against Crystal Palace.

Recall. Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard was left out of today’s squad. According to British media, the Norwegian midfielder is dealing with a cold.

Arsenal heads into this game sitting second in the Premier League, six points behind leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.