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Josh DaSilva makes the subs bench for Arsenal
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Arsenal bench – who are Matt Macey, Josh DaSilva, Charlie Gilmour, Marcus McGuane, Vladimir Dragomir, Chuba Akpom, and Eddie Nketiah?

A number of unfamilar prospects are on the subs bench for BATE Borisov tonight

ARSENAL'S bench for their Europa League clash against BATE Borisov in Belarus contains very unfamiliar names.

But who are these youngsters?

 Matt Macey is on the bench for Arsenal
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Matt Macey is on the bench for ArsenalCredit: Getty Images

Matt Macey

The towering 23-year-old goalkeeper stands at 6 ft 6in.

He has yet to make a first-team appearcne for the Gunners, and has had loan spells at Accrington Stanely and Luton Town.

 Josh DaSilva makes the subs bench for Arsenal
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Josh DaSilva makes the subs bench for ArsenalCredit: Getty Images

Josh DaSilva

The 18-year-old from London played in 34 games across the age groups last season.

The midfielder was part of the England squad that won the Under-19 European Championship in 2017.

Charlie Gilmour

Born in Brighton in February 1999, the defensive midfielder signed his scolarship with the cclub in 2015.

He netted a hat-trick for the Under-18s last season.


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Marcus McGuane

A reported target for Juventus, the 18-year-old can play out wide or in defence.

He was previosuly captain of the Under-18 side.

 Vlad Dragomir could make his first team bow
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Vlad Dragomir could make his first team bowCredit: Getty Images

Vladimir Dragomir

Described by Arsene Wenger as a "a No 10, creative player", the 18-year-old Romanian joined Arsenal from ACS Poli Timisoara in 2015.

Chuba Akpom

A more familiar name - he has been at Arsenal at the age of six. The striker has made 10 appearances for the Arsenal first team.

Eddie Nketiah

The striker - born in London in 1999 - was previously on Chelsea's books but joined Arsenal as a scholar in 2015 after being released by the Blues.

Nketiah signed a pro-contract with the Gunners a year ago.

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