Which Premier League squad has the most youth academy graduates?

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Which Premier League club has the most youth academy graduates in the squad for the 2018/19 season?

3 Players - Newcastle United, Manchester City, Leicester City & Liverpool

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has established himself as a first-team player for Liverpool

Newcastle United

Players: Freddie Woodman, Rolando Aarons & Paul Dummett

Total Market Value: €4.7 million

Total Premier League Matches Played: 105

Total Premier League Goals: 4

Of the three academy products in Newcastle's first team squad, Paul Dummett is by far the most experienced. The left-back graduated from the under-18 team before going on loan for a couple of seasons between 2012 and 2013.

However, he established himself as a first-team player for the Magpies in 2013 and has made 87 Premier League appearances during the club's time in the top flight.


Manchester City

Players: Phil Foden, Brahim Diaz & Jason Denayer

Total Market Value: €15 million

Total Premier League Matches Played: 10

Total Premier League Goals: 0

For a club which has invested millions into their youth setup over the past few years, Manchester City can be disappointed with the number of academy products in their first team squad. The three players have a combined 10 appearances in the Premier League to date for the Citizens.

Ranking as the sixth lowest number of appearances for academy graduates of all Premier League clubs, this clearly shows that City's priorities do not currently lie with developing young talent.


Leicester City

Players: Hamza Choudhury, Ben Chilwell & Andy King

Total Market Value: €12 million

Total Premier League Matches Played: 128

Total Premier League Goals: 7

A major success story from Leicester's youth setup is their central midfielder, Andy King. Having moved at youth level from Chelsea, King played for the Leicester under-18 team before establishing himself as a regular first-team player for the Foxes.

A brief loan spell at Swansea for the second half of last season raises questions about his long-term future at the club but for now, he can hope to add to his 83 Premier League appearances for the Midlands club.


Liverpool

Players: Conor Randall, Sheyi Ojo & Trent Alexander-Arnold

Total Market Value: €28 million

Total Premier League Matches Played: 38

Total Premier League Goals: 1

Of the academy graduates in Liverpool's first team squad, Trent Alexander-Arnold stands out as the major success. Still only 19 years old, the defender was a member of England's World Cup squad over the summer and has established himself as the first choice right-back at Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold has made 27 league appearances for Liverpool so far, but that is sure to increase this season. The other two players have made a combined 11 appearances for Liverpool since moving to the first team squad.

Next Up, teams with 4 former academy players in their squad.

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