How to watch Arsenal against West Ham in the FA Youth Cup in the US as well as the kick-off time and team news.
Arsenal U18 are on the quest for their eighth FA Youth Cup trophy when they welcome West Ham U18 to the Emirates Stadium for the final on Tuesday.
The Gunners – under the tutelage of former Arsenal as well as Hammers midfielder Jack Wilshere – made it to this stage by beating Manchester City 2-1 in the semi-finals, thanks to Myles Lewis-Skelly's extra-time winner.
On the other hand, the visitors on the day thrashed Southampton 6-1 to register their eighth final appearance in the competition, but haven't won the cup since 1999 as compared to Arsenal last winning the title in 2009.
GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., UK and India as well as how to stream the match live online.
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Kick-off time
| Game: |
Arsenal U18 vs West Ham United U18 |
| Date: |
April 25, 2023 |
| Kick-off: |
2pm EDT |
| Venue: |
Emirates Stadium |
The FA Youth Cup game between Arsenal U18 and West Ham United U18 is scheduled for April 25, 2023, at the Emirates Stadium in Holloway, London, England.
It will kick off at 2pm EDT in the USA.
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How to watch Arsenal U18 vs West Ham U18 online – TV channels & live streams
TV channels & streaming options
| Country |
TV channel |
Live stream |
| U.S. |
N/A |
The FA Player |
There is no TV coverage of the game, but the FA Youth Cup final between Arsenal U18 and West Ham United U18 can be streamed live via The FA Player.
West Ham's live blog on their official website, whufc.com, will get underway at 5.30pm. The club will also air the highlights of the game on Wednesday morning on their official YouTube channel.
Meanwhile, subscribers on Arsenal.com are also likely to be able to follow the entire match.
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Team news & squads
Arsenal U18 team news
Noah Cooper is likely to start ahead of Alexei Rojas in goal. Right-back Michael Rosiak, who scored a brilliant free-kick against City, should continue in his position.
Omari Benjamin is set to lead the line again, with Amario Cozier-Dubery – who by Wilshere's admission is liked by first-team coach Mikel Arteta and compared to former academy player Bukayo Saka – to offer support from the right side.
Arsenal U18 possible XI: Cooper; Rosiak, Robinson, Walters, Sousa; Ibrahim, Lewis-Skelly, Gower; Cozier-Duberry, Benjamin, Nwaneri
| Position |
Players |
| Goalkeepers |
Cooper, Rojas, Okonkwo, Kovacecic |
| Defenders |
Walters, Sousa, Kacurri, Robinson, Brown, Quamina, Quesada, Rosiak, Nichols |
| Midfielders |
Ibrahim, Lewis-Skelly, Gower, Ismail, Dudziak, Roberts, Kabia, Kamara, Ryan, Davis, Ferdinand |
| Forwards |
Cozier-Duberry, Nwaneri, Benjamin |
West Ham U18 team news
Divin Mubama is charged with his hat-trick against Southampton, after already impressing David Moyes at the first team where the 18-year-old scored his first senior goal in the Europa Conference League last month.
Skipper Gideon Kodua and Callum Marshall should complete the front-line, with coach coach Kevin Keen also looking to the likes of U21 regulars Kaelan Casey, Regan Clayton and George Earthy, besides Lewis Orford, to deliver in the final.
West Ham U18 possible XI:Terry; Battrum, Scarles, Casey, Clayton; Orford, Earthy, Kelly; Marshall, Kodua, Mubama
| Position |
Players |
| Goalkeepers |
Herrick, Terry |
| Defenders |
Tarima, Falase, Bates, Briggs, Casey, Battrum, Scarles, Clayton |
| Midfielders |
Boothe, Mukasa, Rigge, Fawunmi, Earthy, Jones, Orford, Akpata, Kelly |
| Forwards |
Mbuma, Uwandji, Kodua, Umolu, Marshall |
Head-to-head record
| Date |
Result |
Competition |
| April 15, 2023 |
West Ham U18 2-0 Arsenal U18 |
U18 Premier League |
| November 26, 2022 |
Arsenal U18 1-4 West Ham U18 |
U18 Premier League |
| January 15, 2022 |
West Ham U18 3-0 Arsenal U18 |
U18 Premier League |
| November 20, 2021 |
Arsenal U18 2-2 West Ham U18 |
U18 Premier League |
| September 20, 2021 |
West Ham U18 1-2 Arsenal U18 |
U18 Premier League |
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