Defenders Luke Ayling (17), Craig Eastmond (18), Cedric Evina (17) and 18-year-old keeper James Shea have all been signed on by the Gunners following an impressive campaign which also saw the youngsters win the FA Premier Academy League under the guidance of former defender Steve Bould.

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After removing top-scorer Mal Loye (39), Flintoff, Luke Sutton and Kyle Hogg, Davies then dismissed skipper Stuart Law to make it five in 17 balls.

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