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The youngest Premier League players as Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri breaks record

Nwaneri broke Harvey Elliott’s record.

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Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has become the youngest player to make an appearance in the Premier League.

He came on as a substitute during his side’s 3-0 win over Brentford aged 15 years and 181 days.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the other youngest players to feature in England’s top-flight since 1992.

Harvey Elliott (Fulham) – 16 years, 30 days

Harvey Elliott, right, made his Premier League debut for Fulham
Harvey Elliott, right, made his Premier League debut for Fulham (Nick Potts/PA)

Matthew Briggs (Fulham) – 16 years, 65 days

Matthew Briggs during his Fulham days
Matthew Briggs during his Fulham days (Rebecca Naden/PA)

Isaiah Brown (West Brom) – 16 years, 117 days

Izzy Brown left West Brom for Chelsea
Izzy Brown left West Brom for Chelsea (Mike Egerton/PA)

Aaron Lennon (Leeds) – 16 years, 129 days

Aaron Lennon made his breakthrough with Leeds
Aaron Lennon made his breakthrough with Leeds (PA)

Jose Baxter (Everton) – 16 years, 191 days

Jose Baxter in action for Everton
Jose Baxter in action for Everton (David Davies/PA)
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