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u23 report: Mavididi brace not enough as Liverpool snatch 3-2 win

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The 19-year-old's intelligent movement meant he was able to find space in-behind and break the deadlock with seeming ease early on. (Photo: Nick Taylor / Getty Images)

Stephy Mavididi netted a brace but Arsenal u23s were unable to take any points against a strong Liverpool side, which included the likes of defensive duo Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez, as well as Sheyi Ojo and highly rated forward, Harry Wilson.

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Why Reiss Nelson’s professional contract is rightly deserved

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BASEL, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 06: Reiss Nelson (R) was a constant attacking threat as usual with his direct running causing Basel's backline a number of problems throughout. (Photo: David Price / Arsenal FC)

Given a professional contract to celebrate his 17th birthday, it’s fair to say that talented winger, Reiss Nelson, has earned praise and rave reviews alike for an excellent 2016.

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Report: Basel 1-1 Arsenal – Young Guns crash out in UYL group stages

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Nketiah (right) in action against Basel defender Yves Kaiser on a frustrating afternoon for Arsenal's crop of u19s. (Picture source: Arsenal's official Twitter account)

Despite a spirited effort across this year’s competition, Arsenal’s u19 side have crashed out of the UEFA Youth League at the group stage phase after a 1-1 away draw against Basel.

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UEFA Youth League report: Arsenal 2-2 PSG – Mavididi rescues vital point

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Mavididi (L) continued his fine goalscoring run, with a well-taken strike in stoppage time to seal a hard-fought draw. (Photo source: Getty Images)

A well-taken stoppage-time equaliser courtesy of Stephy Mavididi, who previously levelled the scoring just before half-time, has ensured that Arsenal’s hopes of qualifying from Group A into the UEFA Youth League play-off places will go to the wire.

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UEFA Youth League report: Ludogorets 1-1 Arsenal

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Despite taking the lead in the first-half through Reiss Nelson, his second goal in successive games against the Bulgarian side, the Young Guns were unable to effectively see the game out and succumbed to a frustrating 1-1 draw after Preslav Petrov’s second-half effort despite creating a number of chances after the interval.

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UEFA Youth League review: Arsenal u19s suffer cruel 2-1 defeat against Basel

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Manzambi made no mistake from the penalty spot to ensure Basel leapfrog PSG into first place after two matchday fixtures. | Photo: Daily Mail

After an encouraging goalless draw away against Paris Saint-Germain’s u19 side last time out, Arsenal’s crop of talented youngsters were eager to kickstart their UEFA Youth League campaign with a home win over Basel on Wednesday.

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U23’s: Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal – Young Guns prevail in hard-fought victory under Stamford Bridge floodlights

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Arsenal’s u23 side bounced back to winning ways in impressive style at Stamford Bridge on Friday evening, with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Adi Viveash’s side.

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