Arsenal slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Blackburn Rovers during Friday's Barclays Under-21 Premier League action, another blow to their chances of getting promoted back to Group 1.
Sam Lavelle scored the only goal of the match in the first half, and the hosts comfortably dealt with Arsenal's pressure during the second half to preserve the win.
In Friday's other match, Middlesbrough grabbed a shocking 3-1 win over Manchester City, boosting their chances of surviving the relegation battle in Group 1.
Here's a look at the Under-21 Premier League standings:
Under-21 Premier League Standings
| Group 1 | Team | PL | W | D | L | GF:GA | PTS |
| 1. |