Arteta Urges Arsenal’s Rising Stars to Step Up: What It Means for the Club's Future
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Arteta Urges Arsenal’s Rising Stars to Step Up: What It Means for the Club's Future Arteta Urges Arsenal’s Rising Stars to Step Up: What It Means for the Club's Future Published: July 23, 2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has laid down a clear challenge to the club’s young prospects—push for a place in the first team or risk falling behind. Speaking ahead of the new season, Arteta emphasized the need for hunger, consistency, and evolution among Arsenal’s academy talents. This comes at a time when the Gunners are aiming to bridge the narrow gap between competing and winning the Premier League . The message is simple: talent is not enough—application is everything. Arsenal's Youth Pipeline: Stronger Than Ever The North London club has a rich history of developing world-class players—from Cesc Fàbregas and Jack Wilshere to Bukayo Saka , the current face of Arsenal’s youth revolution. Arteta now looks to the likes of Ethan Nwaneri , Reuell Walters , and Amario Cozier-Duberry to follow in those footsteps. "You have to fight for your place every day. Being at Arsenal me…