EPL: Arteta adds new player to Arsenal squad ahead of Crystal Palace clash

Arsenal wonderkid, Marcelo Flores, will be included in Mikel Arteta’s squad for Monday’s Premier League game at Crystal Palace.

This was revealed by his father on Twitter.

“So proud and excited with the first call up of Marcelo Flores with the first team at Arsenal.

“Good luck son! You’ve been preparing all your life for moments like this,” tweeted Ruben Flores on Sunday night.

Flores is an 18-year-old attacker and has netted three goals in his last four matches for the U-23 side.

The Gunners will be looking to go back into fourth place with a win at Selhurst Park

Arteta’s men are now fifth on the log, following Tottenham Hotspurs’ 5-1 thrashing of Newcastle United on Sunday.