Several youngsters were involved in a training match against the first team.

14-year-old Max Dowman trained with Arsenal's first team ahead of the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

Dowman is regarded by many within the club as Arsenal's most exciting youth prospect and he has trained with Mikel Arteta’s first team on a number of occasions.

The winger made history in the UEFA Youth League in September, becoming the youngest player to score a goal aged 14 years, eight months and 19 days.

"He plays in the style of Kaka,” academy coach Gustavo Oliveira told PL Brasil.

"He can write his name. One day he will play for the England national team and in the Premier League."

Former Arsenal under-18s coach Jack Wilshere previously lavished praise on Dowman’s mentality in addition to his technical ability.

"Max’s performances speak for themselves, but there’s still a lot of room for development.

"For a 14-year-old, his character and personality are unreal. When we were 2-0 down, he was the one who wanted the ball.

"[He] drove at their defence and made things happen. His mentality to keep going, despite being kicked, and staying calm in those moments is impressive."

Goalkeeper Tommy Setford, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri also trained with the first team, as did brothers Salah-Eddine and Ismail Oulad M’hand.