Arsenal team news for Crystal Palace clash LEAKED by wonderkid Marcelo Flores’ dad as he confirms son’s first call-up
ARSENAL wonderkid Marcelo Flores has been called up to the first-team for Monday's Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace.
The midfielder has impressed for both Arsenal's U18s and U23's this term, scoring ten across both teams.
Flores also made an appearance for Mexico before making a first-team appearance for the Gunners.
However, that could change on Monday with Flores' father confirming that the Georgetown-born midfielder is in Mikel Arteta's squad for the game against Palace.
Dad Ruben said on : "So proud and excited with the first call up of @marceloflores with the first team @arsenal Good luck son.
"You’ve been preparing all your life for moments like this #Flor3s."
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Mazeed Ogungbo will also travel with the squad.
A win for Arsenal sends the Gunners back up to fourth and three points clear of rivals Tottenham with a game in hand.
Spurs comfortably beat Newcastle 5-1 at home on Sunday.
Ben Davies, Matt Doherty, Emerson Royal, Son Heung-min and Steven Bergwijn sealed the win.
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Arteta's men are in the driving seat for the fourth and final Champions League spot with ten games left to go.
Responding to Spurs boss Antonio Conte's comments saying it would be a "miracle" if his side finished inside the top four, Arteta said: "I don't know.
"That is a question for him. But what we want to do is clear and the perception of what people think is not going to change it."
Arsenal still have to face Chelsea, Manchester United AND West Ham before the end of the season.