Carterton Football Club have been selected to host the Arsenal FC development academy at Kilkenny Lane from January 2014.

Two trial sessions will be held on January 7-14. Then there will be training every Tuesday evenings, with gam-es at half term.

Sessions will be: under 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s 6-7.30pm; under 11s, 12s, 13s 7.30-9pm They will both include goalkeeping.

Trial sessions are free and parents can sign up at www.playthearsenalway.com/oxfordshire Arsenal FC’s Ben Saddler said: “We chose Carterton FC because of the excellent facilities, location and the positive attitude of the committee.”

Carterton chairman Tom Amer said: “We are absolutely delighted to be chosen to host such a prestigious academy, it’s a real testament to the small group who have helped me not only save but drive forward this fantastic club.

“With Reading FC’s development centre and Witney & District youth tournaments we already host, it cements our commitment to youth football in our community.”