Arsenal’s Salmon named potential breakout star in Premier League season preview

Every Premier League season produces a fresh group of young players trying to establish themselves. According to The Guardian, a new Opta Analyst feature has selected one potential breakout star for each club in the division.

Among the names is Arsenal defender Salmon. The piece notes that the 16-year-old has risen quickly, much like the fish he is named after. He became the fourth-youngest player to represent Arsenal in December, when he came off the bench against Club Brugge in the Champions League at 16 years and 102 days.

The same piece points out that midfielder Dowman is already well known, so the focus shifts to a player four months older — Salmon. It is a reminder that Arsenal’s academy continues to produce promising defensive talent.

Whether these young players truly break through remains to be seen, but readers can keep an eye on the relevant match highlights on this site throughout the season.