Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal schoolboy, 15, on bench for Premier League game with Brentford

The teenager was named as a substitute for the match against the Bees.

Eddie Nketiah and Rob Holding were on the bench, along with the young attackingMidfielder.

The youngest player to play in the premier league is 16 years old.

Mikel Arteta said before the game that young players can be brought on.

He said that they were short and opportunities came when issues arose.

The number 83 shirt has been assigned to Nwaneri.

He was a member of the England Under-16s and made a number of appearances for the under-18s team.

After Manchester City and Spurs won on Saturday, the top of the league became a three-way race between the north London club, City and Spurs.

Christopher was 13 years and 322 days old when he played for Glenavon, making him the youngest senior footballer in the UK.