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Teen Defender Marli Salmon Joins Arsenal's Premier League Squad

12/7/2025

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Arsenal's 16-year-old defender Marli Salmon has been included in the squad for the upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa.
Salmon has progressed through Arsenal's youth ranks since joining the club at age 9.
He has represented England at the under-17 level.
His inclusion comes amid injuries to senior defenders William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera, and this marks his first time on the Premier League bench.

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Arsenal's 16-year-old defender Marli Salmon has been included in the squad for the upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa.
Salmon has progressed through Arsenal's youth ranks since joining the club at age 9.
He has represented England at the under-17 level.
His inclusion comes amid injuries to senior defenders William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera, and this marks his first time on the Premier League bench.