Overview
- Arsenal U21s won 4-1 at Reading in Premier League 2, with goals from Mooney, Andre Harriman-Annous, Ceadach O’Neill and a Philip Duah own goal after Jerae Jones scored for the hosts.
- Mooney’s first Arsenal goal came via an audacious strike from just inside his own half, and the 18-year-old completed the full 90 minutes.
- The result extends Max Porter’s side to five unbeaten with four victories, marking a strong response to an earlier heavy loss this year.
- January arrival Jaden Dixon, signed from Stoke City and able to play centrally or at right-back, featured in the matchday squad and made his first start.
- Sixteen-year-old centre-back Marli Salmon captained the side, having already made three first-team appearances this season, as Arsenal continued integrating youth prospects.