The Emirates Cup is not the most prestigious of tournaments, but it can be significant for the development and emergence of Arsenal's young players. Jack Wilshere made his first real impact on the first team during the 2009 edition. Those who saw him score twice over the course of the competition would not have been surprised to see the player he has developed into. Aged 17, he outclassed significantly older opposition, winning the man of the match trophy in both games. Reine-Adelaide came off the bench to impress against Lyon Since then, Arsene Wenger has used the Cup as an opportunity to blood other youngsters. This year's edition has seen the emergence of Jeff Reine-Adelaide, who...
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