Arsenal youth coach admits they didn’t deserve win after comeback draw
Arsenal's U18 team drew in their final match of the season against Crystal Palace, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to level the score. Head coach Adam Birchall acknowledged his team should have won but did not deserve to due to their poor start. Despite the draw, Birchall praised the players' character and highlighted the development of younger players as a positive for future seasons.
- ▪Arsenal U18s came from 2-0 down to draw with Crystal Palace in their final match of the season.
- ▪Maalik Hashi scored one goal and assisted another in the comeback effort.
- ▪Head coach Adam Birchall admitted the team didn't deserve to win due to their weak start, despite dominating the second half.
- ▪Crystal Palace's goalkeeper Jack Mason was sent off in the 66th minute, but Arsenal failed to capitalize on the advantage.
- ▪Birchall emphasized the season's focus on youth development as a foundation for future campaigns.
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