The constant demand for success in the Premier League, especially among the best sides, means the upper echelons of the top flight are often considered a bad place for young players to develop.
But that may not be the case, with second-placed Arsenal having given graduates from the club's academy the most appearances and most minutes in the Premier League this season.
Arsene Wenger has used Hector Bellerin, Francis Coquelin, Alex Iwobi, Kieran Gibbs and - prior to his loan move to Bournemouth - Jack Wilshere as he mounts a challenge for the title.
And the five players have totted up 2555 minutes between them over 39 appearances since the start of the season.