The Emirates roared to life as the teams emerged from the tunnel.
Red smoke drifted faintly from the stands, banners rippled across the tiers, and the chants surged.
Arsenal's starting eleven stepped out into the sunlight, led by Martin Ødegaard, with the rest of the squad flowing behind in formation.
The moment was heavy, the kind that made a young player feel the weight of every step.
Izan walked out just ahead of Bukayo Saka, the number 10 shirt snug on his back, his boots tapping softly against the turf.
The cameras followed him immediately, zooming in on his face — a blend of focus and awe.
"And here we go," said Guy Mowbray, voice crisp in living rooms across the world.
"A new season, a packed house at the Emirates, and plenty of storylines to follow. Arsenal open their campaign against Wolves and take a look at that midfield — 16-year-old Izan handed his Premier League debut. What a vote of confidence from Mikel Arteta."
