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ARSENAL starlet Omari Hutchinson has reportedly been training with the first-team ahead of a possible call up to the squad to face Brentford on Saturday.
The 18-year-old winger could be an option from the bench for Mikel Arteta this weekend with Gabriel Martinelli suspended.
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Martinelli picked up a red card in the 1-0 win against Wolves at Molineux after being shown two yellow cards in the same phase of play.
Emile Smith Rowe is expected to take the Brazilian's place in the starting XI, while Ivory Coast international Nicolas Pepe is also in consideration for selection.
But teenage forward Hutchinson - whose style of play has been likened to Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling - could be handed a Premier League debut should he make the matchday squad.
According to Arsenal youth blogger , the England youth international has been training with the senior side this week.
He tweeted: "Omari Hutchinson has been training with the first team.
"With Martinelli suspended at least one academy player will be on the bench v Brentford.
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"Not guaranteed to be Hutchinson but he is probably the most similar in terms of position."
Hutchinson found himself on the bench for Arsenal's 0-0 draw at home against Burnley last month.
But with Arsenal chasing a goal, Arteta decided against throwing on the youngster for his senior debut.
Hutchinson has earned rave reviews when playing for the Under-23s this term - chipping in with seven goals and six assists in 18 games.
He sent Gunners fans wild in October after he produced a stunning backheel assist in the 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
Supporters were also left fawning over the player in August following an incredible solo goal in the 4-2 win over Crystal Palace.
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