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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been putting his players through their paces ahead of their return to Premier League action.
The Gunners will take on Burnley in a 3pm Premier League kick-off at Turf Moor, hoping to make it five top-flight wins in a row.
Arsenal are buzzing after cruising to a 6-0 win at West Ham last time out, which maintained their perfect Premier League record in 2024.
Meanwhile, Burnley haven’t won since before Christmas and lost to Liverpool last time out, although they have drawn two of their last four.
The Arsenal media team published photos of their players in training on Friday, and several academy talents were seen taking part in the session.
One of these is Mauro Bandeira, who has been doing well for the Gunners at youth level and looks to be ready for the next step.
He featured prominently in the pictures, including one where he’s vying with Martin Odegaard for the ball
Arsenal academy star Mauro Bandeira – factfile
The 20-year-old joined Arsenal at Under-16 level and has risen through the ranks to become a regular for the Under-21s.
In 2022, Bandeira penned his first professional contract at his boyhood club. As per Transfermarkt, the Arsenal gem has 66 Gunners youth appearances to his name.
Earlier this season, Bandeira went out on loan to League Two side Colchester United, where he made 11 appearances in all competitions.
However, he returned to Arsenal in January. He suffered a knee injury while on loan and wasn’t involved very often after returning to fitness.
Described by Gunners youth expert Jeorge Bird as an ‘all-action midfielder’, Bandeira looks like a very exciting talent with a bright future in the game.
It’s good to see him get involved in Arsenal senior training sessions and let’s hope there’s a debut on the cards before the end of the season.
