Arsenal's O'Neill set for Carabao Cup debut against Fleetwood

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 10:32 · Archive

Arsenal teenager Ceadach O'Neill, 18, is vying to make his competitive debut in the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Fleetwood Town on Tuesday.

Ceadach O'Neill, Arsenal's 18-year-old forward, is in contention to make his competitive debut in the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Fleetwood Town on Tuesday night. The Northern Irish international, who made his senior debut for his country in June, is the first rising star to emerge from Arsenal's recruitment drive targeting Scottish and Northern Irish academies, a strategy that began in 2024 and was influenced by Brexit rules.

O'Neill was involved in Arsenal's pre-season preparations, featuring in friendlies against Girona and Real Betis in August and scoring in a behind-closed-doors fixture against MK Dons. He was also on the bench for Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille earlier this month. The versatile attacker finished last season as Arsenal's academy top goalscorer with 18 goals in 30 games across three age-group levels, operating on either wing or as a false nine. Mikel Arteta has been impressed by O'Neill, who has trained alongside Bruno Guimaraes, Declan Rice and Andre Harriman-Annous.

How it is being reported

• Who is Ceadach O'Neill? Arsenal youngster set for debut in Carabao CupThe Northern Irish teenager has already received four caps at international levelEvening Standard · 27 Oct, 12:41
• Why Mikel Arteta is so impressed by Ceadach O'Neill, Arsenal's prolific 18-year-old vying for his first-team debut against Fleetwood - and how he's justifying Gunners' new recruitment driveISAAN KHAN: There's a good reason why Arsenal are especially keen for their academy star Ceadach O'Neill to be a success story.Daily Mail Sport · 27 Oct, 02:00

In this story: Ceadach O'Neill · Arsenal · Mikel Arteta · Fleetwood Town · Northern Ireland

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