About this season
Our cameras followed the former Hale End product as he took his first steps into coaching our academy side, and tracked their FA Youth Cup campaign, as they embarked on a dramatic run right from their opening match through to the final in front of a large crowd at Emirates Stadium. In Back Home, our supporters can go right into the heart of the setup and hear Jack’s team talks before, during and after games, as well as hear from the man himself about how he fared and the highs and lows of the job, and some of the youngsters developing under the former England international.
Episodes (2)
1. Part 1
Aired 10 August 2023 • 40 min
Enjoy the launch of the first of our two-part documentary Back Home: Jack Wilshere’s First Season, focusing on our under-18s boss’ transition from player to manager. Part one, sees Jack and his team at the start of their Youth Cup adventure, as they navigate their way past Millwall and Newcastle United before heading into a crunch game against Watford in the fifth round which proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions for Jack.
2. Part 2
Aired 11 August 2023 • 53 min
Part one was released earlier this week, and now you can see the conclusion which takes in our dramatic matches against Cambridge United and Manchester City that set up a final meeting against West Ham United. Watch on as Cesc Fabregas, Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard share their wisdom with our young Gunners ahead of the cup final, alongside all the pre-match build-up and Jack and Per Mertesacker's emotional words after the final whistle.