Arsenal name wonderkid Charles Sagoe Jnr in starting team against Brentford as the 19-year-old makes his his senior debut for Mikel Arteta’s side

• Arsenal have given a first-team debut to 19-year-old Charles Sagoe Jr
• The youngster has been named in Mikel Arteta’s Carabao Cup starting side
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Arsenal have handed a senior debut to teenage wonderkid Charles Sagoe Jnr in their third round Carabao Cup tie against Brentford.

The 19-year-old was given his first-team bow by Mikel Arteta for the cup clash as the Gunners made a host of changes while attempting to balance Premier League and Champions League responsibilities.

Former Arsenal greats Cesc Fabregas and Ashley Cole made their debuts in the League Cup, with Sagoe Jr hoping to use the opportunity to make a claim for a regular place in the first-team.

The pacey winger has been incorporated in first-team training sessions under Arteta and matchday squads before and has had to wait for his chance with the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli nailing down the wing spots in the Gunners set-up.

His rise through the club’s academy ranks has seen him score 17 goals in 17 appearances across all competitions at different ages.

Arsenal have handed a senior debut to teenage wonderkid Charles Sagoe Jr against Brentford

Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale also returned to the pitch for his first start in three games

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Meanwhile, Aaron Ramsdale also returned to the pitch for his first start in three games after being ousted by competing goalkeeper David Raya.

The England international was Arsenal’s mainstay No.1 during last season and the start of the current campaign but was replaced by summer recruit Raya for a recent win over Everton.

Raya was subsequently picked to start in follow-up matches against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League and the north London derby.

Ramsdale is attempting to force his way back into Arsenal’s starting set-up although Arteta insists goalkeepers will continue to be swapped based on the opponent. 

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