5 highly thought of academy players who failed to make it at Arsenal

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#3 Jay Simpson

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Jay Simpson

Regarded as one of the hottest strikers in English football at the time, Jay Simpson impressed during the Emirates Cup and League Cup. An eye for goal, the youngster had two Premier League goals in just three games during the 2008/09 season, but unfortunately, he was never able to kick on.

Following loan spells at Millwall, West Brom and QPR, Simpson was shipped out permanently to Championship side Hull City in 2010. 13 goals in 86 games followed before his footballing abilities took a downward spiral.

In 2014, the Englishman spent the season at Buriram United in the Thai Premier League, before playing for League Two team, Leyton Orient. At 28, Simpson is plying his trade in the MLS with Philadelphia Union where he has yet to find his goalscoring form.

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