Each week we bring you the best of the action from the Premier League's Professional Development Phase, such as Premier League 2 and the Under-18 Premier League, showcasing the talents who are shining at their academies.
Stunning goal by Raikhy
Controlling a bouncing ball in midfield, 17-year-old Aston Villa starlet Arjan Raikhy, pictured, struck a looping half-volley over Chelsea goalkeeper Sami Tlemcani. His side ran out 4-2 winners to stay top of Under-18 Premier League South.
17-year-old midfielder Arjan Raikhy did 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 at the weekend! 🤩
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 23, 2020
Sean Verity's side beat Chelsea 4-2 to make it six wins from eight #U18PL games this season. 👏 pic.twitter.com/5so5OHT0X9
Warrington's magnificent free-kick
Everton midfielder Lewis Warrington curled a superb free-kick into the top-left corner in the Toffees' 3-0 victory over Derby County in Under-18 Premier League North to end a run of three straight defeats.
📹 | All three goals from our #U18PL win over Derby County on Saturday…🙌#EFC 🔵 pic.twitter.com/KM3YMd2JEA
— Everton Academy (@EvertonAcademy) November 23, 2020
Flanagan finishes superb team goal
A delightful passing sequence led to Crystal Palace's Kian Flanagan opening the scoring at Sunderland, with the Eagles eventually triumphing 4-3 to make it four wins in five Premier League 2 Division 2 matches.
Delap's sweeping finish
Seventeen-year-old Manchester City striker Liam Delap curled in a sumptuous effort from 25 yards out in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea in PL2 Division 1.
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— Man City Academy (@ManCityAcademy) November 22, 2020
https://t.co/R50IQ4VuAW
🔷 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/Ef8jYsYbKq
Wonderful solo goal by Costa
The Leeds United Under-23s will have benefited from running out alongside first-team players such as Helder Costa, whose wonderful mazy run and finish secured a 2-1 comeback win against West Bromwich Albion. Victory keeps the Whites behind PL2 Division 2 leaders Middlesbrough only on goal difference.
🤩 What a goal @heldercosta_! pic.twitter.com/H6FxF7fC9l
— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 23, 2020