Wenger excited by next generation
“There is a possibility [it will be the youngest side ever],” said Wenger. “In the first team there are many players around 20. In the Carling Cup we will keep a few in there, but the side will be more between 16 and 19. At Arsenal you can say 20 and 21-year-olds are experienced.”
The manager confirmed that first-year scholar Emmanuel Frimpong (16) is in contention. “You are likely to see Gavin Hoyte, Abu Ogogu, Aaron Ramsey, Mark Randall, Jack Wilshere, Fran Merida and Carlos Vela. Maybe [Nicklas] Bendtner will play. [Alex] Song, Djourou and Lukasz Fabianski will be the experienced players.