Mikel Arteta sent timely reminder that Arsenal already have perfect Kieran Tierney replacement

Arsenal Under-23's bowed out of the Premier League Cup on Wednesday night.

The young Gunners narrowly lost out after losing in the penalty shoot out, with Omari Hutchinson missing the decisive spot kick having scored earlier in the game.

Kevin Betsy's side were missing several key players including Mika Biereth and Salah Eddine, but an impressive cameo appearance from left back Lino Sousa provided Arsenal with a positive to take away from the game.

17-year-old Sousa joined the Gunners from West Brom in January and has already made five appearances for Arsenal's Under-18's side.

Sousa, who is of Brazilian heritage, played two years above his age group for West Brom Under-18's last season and has been earmarked as a potential star of the future by those within London Colney.

exclusively revealed the transfer last month and according to West Brom's official website, Sousa is a widely versatile left-back who has caught the attention of several Premier League sides due to his fantastic dribbling ability and close control.

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