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8 'Wonderkids' Tipped for Success Who Failed at Arsenal & Where They Are Now

When it comes to wonderkids, Arsenal have had their fair share, with Arsene Wenger's much-lauded talent for developing youngsters seeing the Gunners faithful cast their eye over many of the game's most promising stars.

But as is the case on Football Manager, just having a wonderkid in your side isn't always a barometer of guaranteed success. Whether it's poor coaching, a lack of first-team opportunities or just that absence of the intangibles that define the very best, things may not turn out as one might expect.

As such, here is a look at the plight of eight of Arsenal's most highly thought of young stars, and the careers they had following their unfulfilled time with the Gunners.