Arteta calls up 19-year-old to Arsenal training pre-Watford, he's rapid and skilful

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been putting the Gunners players through their paces ahead of their return to Premier League action.

The Gunners are in great form at present, having won their last three league games in a row boasting a four-game unbeaten run.

Arsenal haven’t played since last Thursday, when they ran out 2-1 winners over Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are next in action on Sunday with a trip to Watford, before facing three matches in six days.

After the Hornets clash, Arsenal then take on Leicester, Liverpool and Aston Villa between March 13 and 19.

With so many games coming up in quick succession, the Gunners’ squad will be pushed to the limit.

Therefore, it’s not surprising to see Arteta call up some of Arsenal’s most talented youngsters to first-team training.

On Saturday, the Gunners media team published photos from the latest session at London Colney.

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji was involved in the session too, featuring in several pictures.

The 19-year-old came through the ranks at Hale End and signed his first professional contract last year.

“Capable of linking up play effectively”

Arsenal’s official website lauded his pace and dribbling ability.

Meanwhile, Gunners youth team expert Jeorge Bird has described him as a “fast and skilful” player and a “speedy” winger who can also play up front.

“Butler-Oyedeji struggled with injuries at times as a scholar but is capable of linking play effectively,” he added.

The teenager has found game time hard to come by in the Under-23s this term, but clearly Arteta thinks highly of him.

It’s great to see the Arsenal boss call up another top Hale End talent to first-team training.

Butler-Oyedeji will have got the chance to pick up valuable tips from the seniors.