Arsenal's Youthful Squad in the Premier League: What Does the Average Age Tell Us?

Hello! Today I've brought you some interesting news from the Premier League.

According to recent data from CIES Football Observatory, Arsenal has showcased the 7th youngest lineup in the Premier League so far this season! 😮

Looking at the records up to September 29th, Arsenal's average age is 25.94 years old. Wow, that's a figure that really shows they have many young players, isn't it?

So, which teams are even younger than Arsenal?

According to the CIES Football Observatory's compilation, Chelsea (24.36 years), Sunderland (25.10 years), Brentford (25.14 years), Tottenham (25.51 years), Manchester City (25.55 years), and AFC Bournemouth (25.87 years) have appeared as teams younger than Arsenal. 😮

Notably, Chelsea has not fielded a single player aged 30 or over, which stands out. It's truly groundbreaking, isn't it? Compared to other teams, this shows how strong Chelsea's commitment to youth is.

What about Arsenal?

Arsenal has reportedly allocated 6.8% of their total playing time to players aged 30 and over. This is a considerably lower figure compared to Liverpool (29.1%) or Everton (39.7%). It seems Arsenal is focusing its squad balance on players currently in their prime.

Arsenal's Performance Highlighted by Players Aged 26 to 29

Looking in more detail, over half (52.6%) of Arsenal's league playing time has been distributed among players aged 26 to 29. This suggests that players are leading the team at their peak performance or during their prime years. This player composition shows a similar profile to Fulham and Leeds.

With such a young squad at its core, aren't you excited to see the kind of performance they'll deliver as the season progresses? 😉

What are your thoughts on Arsenal's youthful squad composition? What is the average age of the team you support? Please share your opinions freely in the comments!

I'll be back with more interesting sports news next time. Have a great day! ✨