EPL: 5 U21 players who can become mainstays of their clubs next season

Marcus Rashford
Can Marcus Rashford make an even bigger impact this coming season?

#4 Alex Iwobi- 20 years old (Arsenal)

Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi caught the eye with his nimble feet last season

Over the course of recent years, Arsenal has developed some of the most exciting youngsters to have graced the Premier League. Alex Iwobi, a player who has been at Arsenal ever since his primary school impressed one and all with his performances for the Gunners last season. The Nigerian made 17 appearances in all competitions last season and showcased to the footballing world why he is rated so high amongst the youngsters at Arsenal.

He has pace, has an excellent dribbling ability as well as a creative instinct that is set to serve Arsenal in good stead for years to come if they can hold on to him. He can play effectively play across the top of the line-up, thus lending his manager with some much-needed flexibility in setting up his team. For someone so young, the winger possesses a good understanding of the game and vision and would be a threat to the opposition defence in the coming season.

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