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‘He’s next up’: Some Arsenal fans wowed by Hale End gem who’s made Saka-like impact for U18s

Giuseppe Labellarte

Tue 6 April 2021 21:15, UK

A number of Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to praise Omari Hutchinson following his latest goalscoring efforts for the Gunners Under-18s side.

The 17-year-old attacker has been with Arsenal since the age of 11 and has progressed through the age groups at Hale End.

Hutchinson, who signed his first professional contract in November last year, is known for his technical ability, passing and speed.

He has made 18 U18 Premier League appearances for Arsenal this season, registering an impressive seven goals and seven assists.

Hutchinson was in action for the young Gunners in today’s U18 Premier League trip to Southampton, which ended 2-2.

The hosts went ahead in the eighth minute with a Luke Pearce penalty, but Arsenal equalised on 27 minutes through Khayon Edwards.

Southampton then retook the lead through Pearce, but Hutchinson once again rescued the Gunners by netting following good work from Brooke Norton-Cuffy.

Plenty of Arsenal fans were pleased with Hutchinson’s display and reckon he is destined to make his first-team breakthrough in the coming years.

Omari Hutchinson. Remember the name.

— Phil (@philobbas)

Omari will do the same for the under 23s next season. Can’t wait until this guy is in our first team.

— AJ (@Pepe19Jackson)

Omari again💪🏼

— 🔴𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚎𝚛𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢⚪️ (@LukeWarmMartial)

Our u18s have been awful.. despite so much talent. Have u seen the goals, would be keen to see Omari Hutchinsons (such a player).

— Realist (@Aidank20)

Omari 💫

— 🔴⚪️ Lanne AFC 🇫🇷 (@LanneAFC)

Hutchinson’s impact for the U18s this season is similar to Saka’s importance to the first team.

— Jeorge Bird (@jeorgebird)

I don’t think he’ll need a loan🤷‍♂️

— AJ (@Pepe19Jackson)

He’s next up. I’m so excited!

— KING👑 (@_IKENNA_)

Him and Kido will go so far

— AJ🔴⚪️ (@RedAndWhiteAJT)