Arsenal U18s enjoyed a thumping 5-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.

The result was achieved thanks to several rookies at this level.

Amani Richards delivered a man of the match display, winning two penalties and converting our fifth of the afternoon, while Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Omario Cozier-Dubbery scored their first goals at this level.

Schoolboys Bradley Ibrahim and Reuell Walters were also handed starts by coach Ken Gillard.

Also getting on the scoresheet was Dutch whiz Joel Ideho, who struck twice.