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‘Wilshere reborn’: Arsenal fans react to Charlie Patino’s under-23’s display

Lee Connor

Sat 6 February 2021 7:45, UK

Arsenal fans were buzzing last night as 17-year-old whizzkid, Charlie Patino, got himself on the scoresheet for the under-23s.

It was only Patino’s second appearance for the young Gunners, who scraped a 2-2 draw with London rivals Chelsea, thanks to Patino’s late deflected effort on Friday evening.

In a strong under-23 line up containing the likes of Reiss Nelson and Folarin Balogun, it was Patino, along with a few other relatively unknown prospects, who stood out that bit more. Although, in fairness, Nelson did get himself on the scoresheet, too.

But Patino is a name who continues to excite fans at The Emirates. His swift move up the ranks into the under-23 set up has caused quite the stir and he’s even been around first-team training this term.

As expected, there was plenty of praise for Patino on Twitter last night, as some Arsenal fans took the time to single out the youngster.

Needs to travel to the Pre Season the summer.

— Guy Uo (@jewuner)

future star

— Jessie (@jessiehosking)

Top class talent

— Lloyd• (@twintterer)

Wilshere reborn

— César Véliz (@cesar_velizp)

Had a slow start but was immense in the 2nd half. Lovely left foot.

— OmniscientOne (@TtobYung)

Special talent🚫🧢 we should be seeing him in the first team set up probably in 2 years time

— AYO (@Thebrother_man)

Might need him to challenge Cesc’s PL record. He is that good

— Draxler🇸🇸 (@DDdraxler)