Jaden Dixon and Evan Mooney took part in training for the first time as Arsenal players, and you can see what they got up to with their new teammates with our academy training gallery. 

Defender Jaden joined from Stoke City, where he made 49 academy appearances between the under-18s and under-21s sides as well as six first team appearances. 

A central defender who has also operated as a right-back at times, Jaden has represented England at under-17s, under-18s and under-19s levels. 

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Evan meanwhile is an attacker who plays as a centre forward or attacking midfielder, and has a wealth of experience in Scotland, including six caps for Scotland’s under-19s side. 

Since making his professional debut in October 2024, Evan has made 23 senior appearances for The Saints. His only senior goal to date was a memorable one, as he scored an 88th-minute equaliser against St. Johnstone, in a game St. Mirren remarkably went on to win. 

You can see our latest recruits in action for the first time when our under-21s take on Everton at Mangata Developments Stadium on Friday, January 6, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm (UK time). 

Entry to Premier League 2 fixtures at our home ground is free for all supporters, or if you can’t make it in person, the full match will be streamed live on Arsenal.com and on the official app. 

Before the game, check out the best pictures of Jaden and Evan’s first Arsenal training session with our gallery below, captured by club photographer David Price:

Dixon & Mooney first training session

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