We picked up our second win in as many Premier League 2 matches on Friday night, beating West Ham 3-2 at Rush Green.
Marquinhos made his second start for Mehmet Ali’s side after impressing against Manchester United and it was the Brazilian who would prove to be the matchwinner once more.
We didn’t have things all our own way in the opening exchanges and the hosts took an early lead through Kamarai Swyer, the Hammers midfielder capitalising of a Zach Awe error to snatch the ball and finish beyond Tom Smith.
We found ourselves level almost instantly from the restart, Marquinhos finding space at the back post to head home after James Olayinka’s chipped cross at the end of a marauding run.
Khayon Edwards almost put us ahead midway through the half, exchanging passes well with Miguel Azeez in midfield, before seeing his instinctive effort cleared off the line in miraculous fashion.
Marquinhos scored our second moments before the break, rising well in a crowded penalty area to find the top corner with a glancing header from Charles Sagoe Jr’s lofted ball.
Ali’s men didn’t have to wait too long for another after the interval, Olayinka turning provider to finish with aplomb past after a defence-splitting pass from Matt Smith found the midfielder in space in the penalty area.
Mipo Odubeko’s reduced the deficit against the run of play midway through the second half, racing through one-on-one and firing low beyond Smith.
Edwards then came agonisingly close to scoring once more, his goal-bound strike heroically blocked by the Hammers backline after yet more good play from Olayinka to find our striker.
Smith was forced into action in the closing stages to deny Swyer with a reflex save to tip the midfielder’s effort over the bar.
We withstood West Ham’s late pressure to claim successive wins in our opening two matches of the Premier League 2 season.
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He's like a Romario. This guy gonna score boat load of goals
Marquinos has proven it let's play him
Anyone willing to gift me this Kit… It would be really appreciated
im always impressed with Olayinka, he definetly deserves a chance in a few cup games
I don't know why we are trying to buy a winger when we have the likes of Saka, Marquinhos, Martinelli, Viera, Emile Smith-Rowe, Pepe, Reiss Nelson, who can play on the flanks. We just need a midfielder who is a bit more defensive minded like Youri Tielemans and we are good to go.
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Going back to the late 60s, before the 1971 double, Arsenal had a young right-winger, who used come in from the right wing to meet crosses from the left, and scored a few headers like that. By the time 1971 came round he had been switched to centre-forward and had a huge role in the double. His name? John Radford. Over the two brief videos of the U21s, Marquinhos reminds me of Radford.
Marquinhos was superb, but my goodness, look at Azeez. From these highlights, dude was pulling the strings in that central midfield. All in all, top stuff from the boys.
How many fans was Marquinhos playing in front of in Brazil each week? Now he's got a man and a dog! Get him up to the first team soon!
Don't like how number 4 gave up after missed tackle that led to 1st goal
Dude, the number 4 defender just gave up walking instead of chasing the ball or show effort, Arteta will not be happy about this :<
Whole squad looks pretty good, certainly a few stand out stars possibly in the making. I’ll say Smith definitely deserves a shout with some fluid dribbling and the assist, good stuff from the young Gunners!
I think marquinhos should be added to the first team forthwith…. It's clear to see that his standards are beyond u23's… What happens in football alot is that when you don't make that transition to level up after noticing ur in the wrong league, you start becoming mediocre
Olayinka is who I want to see in the first team. Carabo Cup or something.
Azeez was looking like thomas partey he's sick
Azeez needs to stop playing academy football. He needs a loan move to further his development.
We definitely dont need a new winger looking at how good Marquinhos is. And how good does that Olyinka look.
Marquinhos should be given an opportunity in the FA Cup, League Cup, and Europa League. It seems like he can be next Martinelli. It was worth snatching him from Wolverhampton.
Saka have better watch out for Marquinhos
Marquinos
Arsenal keep conceding first
been keeping my eyes on Smith for 2-3 years and I hope his future as a pro player gonna be with us
olayinka, azeez, marq, smith, all looked great
He’s on the martinelli trojectory Marquinhos is going to be a star
What is Marquinhos doing in U21? He either be playing with the senior squad or loan him out. Or is Arteta keeping him to replace Pepe should he leave in this window?
Marquinhos looks a baller
good
Arsenal is my favourite!!!
Leni? Leapy? Are you a arsenal fan
I am!
Olayinka already better than Sancho
No it is my big brother charles
I am the younger one
All Arsenal players, when you're playing in matches please remember it and repeat it in your mind "I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger, I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger I'm stronger, I'm stronger"
Special night for the youngsters; hopefully we could see more of this in the future!
Marquinhos attribute reminds me alexis sanchez
He is a brave guy
I need the pink arsenal jersey, thanks
I thought he could run like Ronaldo Nazario
Mistakes were made, but Awe gave up too early for the first goal, even if he could not recover or block the ball now. The keeper could save and deflect it, he should have taken that into consideration
Put saka back to academy and give marquinios hes nr 7
the 8 s of this club at all ages is superd
Is it just me or does Matt Smith look and run like Odegaard?! 😂😂😂
That smith guys was pretty talented. Hope the rest of the lads continue to do well!
Why doesnt English football let the avademy teams start from the national league and let them come up to have some competition.
Look at Spain, The netherlands etc. Villareal B and Ajax 2 play in the 2nd division. Much better and competitive and allows ppayers to develop even further
Where do you watch this games
Marquinhos already better than Pepe
That keeper needs to be replaced, he watches the ball go into the net
That’s some wonderful assist
Marquinhos seems like He can be useful as a Backup for Gabi Jesus