Arsenal things you might have missed: Fans defy freezing conditions, Alex Iwobi advice and new injury blow | OneFootball

Another busy week for the Gunners - but what went under the radar?

Arsenal had a mixed few days on the pitch last week, with a win over Monaco followed up by a frustrating draw against Everton.

There has been plenty of action elsewhere, though, with both the academy and women’s teams in action.

And here Standard Sport takes a look at some moments from around Arsenal you may have missed over the past seven days…

Iwobi advice for fellow Hale End graduates

Alex Iwobi may be making a name for himself at Fulham, but it was at Arsenal he made his first steps and the Nigerian still keeps a close eye on the club.

Iwobi, like many others, has noted how teenagers Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly have emerged from the academy to break into the first-team squad.

It is a path that Iwobi has trodden himself and it is why he passed on some advice when he bumped into the mother of Lewis-Skelly, Marcia Lewis, earlier this season.

Myles Lewis-Skelly has broken into the Arsenal first-team this season.

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“I just said to his mum, be patient because his time will come. Make sure he’s ready because if he’s constantly training with the first team like how I was, that will make him a better player.

Away fans defy freezing conditions

Arsenal have earned plenty of praise for the support their women’s team gets and they have made Emirates Stadium their main home this season.

The club, however, have also worked hard to develop a strong away following and no more was that evident than last week.

Despite the sub-zero temperatures, Arsenal Women had over 1,000 fans cheering them on in Norway for their match with Valerenga in the Champions League. Those who made the trip were rewarded by seeing the Gunners run out 3-1 winners.

Nelson injury blow

Reiss Nelson had just been beginning to hit his stride at Fulham before he was cut down by a hamstring injury earlier this month.

The winger picked up the issue during a game against Brighton on December 5 and Marco Silva confirmed last week that Nelson will be out for around 10 weeks.

The injury comes at a frustrating time for the 25-year-old as he had just broken into the Fulham side, starting the last five games before his injury.

Nelson is enjoying life under Marco Silva and weeks before his injury had revealed his big plans for the season.

Reiss Nelson’s development has been halted due to injury.

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Youngsters bow out on a high

It has been a frustrating campaign for Arsenal in the UEFA Youth League this season, but they rounded it off in a positive manner last week.

The Gunners’ Under-19 side were 2-0 winners over Monaco, thanks to goals from Oulad M’Hand and Louie Copley.

Just two wins from six games means Arsenal finished 26th and out of the top 22, which would have secured a spot in the knockout stages.

“I feel a bit mixed because I wish we could’ve shown that type of performance more consistently so that we could’ve have more brilliant opportunities for development games for the players,” said Under-19s coach Max Porter.

Odegaard gets words of wisdom

After becoming a father earlier this month, Martin Odegaard has been given plenty of words of wisdom from his teammates and staff at Arsenal.

“So it’s really nice to have those people around you who have been through it all. It’s obviously a big change to your life overnight, but it’s all good vibes.”