Today’s matchup between Arsenal U18s and West Bromwich Albion at home will mark goalkeeper Owen Asemota’s competitive debut for the U16s.
After Jack Porter and Khari Ranson, Asemota is the third schoolboy goalie to debut at this level in recent weeks.
Max Dowman, an U14 midfielder, and Chido Obi-Martin, an U16 striker, both return to action after shining last weekend.
Michal Rosiak offers some midfield experience, while captain Harrison Dudziak is back in the lineup.
Cam’ron Ismail, Ismeal Kabia and Osman Kamara are also involved again.
U15 winger Brando Bailey-Joseph has been named amongst the substitutes again.
The likes of Josh Nichols, Ayden Heaven and Myles Lewis-Skelly could feature for the U21s against Stoke City on Monday.
National Highways first reported the incident on Friday evening.
It warned drivers of heavy traffic on the M5 northbound from Junction 3 for Quinton/Halesowen to Junction 1 for West Bromwich/Birmingham and southbound from the M6 at Junction 8 to Junction 1.
West Midlands Roads reported heavy congestion on the M5 at Junction 1 for West Bromwich at around 3.35pm on Friday.
It said there was “gridlock” traffic on the motorway and surrounding roads including including Trinity Way, The Expressway, Kenrick Way and at Junction 2 for the Birchley Island/Oldbury.
