Ethan Nwaneri was in superb form as he helped Arsenal overcome a stubborn Leicester City side in the Premier League early kickoff.
Ethan Nwaneri, the 17-year-old Nigerian sensation, has been hailed as Arsenal’s best player following his impressive performance in a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Pundit Matt Holland praised Nwaneri for his significant impact on the match, emphasising his ability to take responsibility and lead the team.
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The Gunners have no out-and-out striker available for selection right now, no thanks to their injury crisis in attack. However, there are still other ways the North London side could solve this issue.
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Arsenal star Buka Saka is set to be out for an extended time, with 8 weeks expected for injury recovery.
Match Overview
Arsenal faced a challenging Leicester side but managed to secure the win thanks to a late brace from super-sub Mikel Merino, who was substituted in as an emergency striker.
Nwaneri played a decisive role in the build-up to both goals, showing his skill and vision throughout the match.
Ethan Nwaneri is action for Arsenal against Leicester City.
His first notable contribution came when he delivered a perfect cross that allowed Merino to score with a well-placed header, breaking the deadlock in the 80th minute.
Nwaneri at 17 years 331 days old, is the youngest Arsenal player to assist a Premier League goal since Aaron Ramsey (17yrs 262d) in September 2008.
Arsenal’s match-winner Mikel Merino.
Just minutes later, Merino added a second goal, finishing from close range after another assist from Leandro Trossard.
Nwaneri’s Standout Performance
Nwaneri’s statistics from the match highlight his dominance on the field:
Nwaneri was the main man for Arsenal.
Kai Harvertz is out for the rest of the season.
His ability to create chances and maintain possession was pivotal for Arsenal, especially given their current injury crisis that has sidelined several key players led by Kai Havertz.
Expert Opinions
Holland remarked on Nwaneri’s performance: “You talk about stepping up and taking responsibility – Nwaneri has been Arsenal’s best player. He’s the one who’s taken it to Leicester.”
Ethan Nwaneri. (Photo Credit: Imago)
“Nwaneri’s been brilliant, Arsenal’s most attacking player. Half a yard, he delivers a perfect cross and Merino drags himself to that far post and knocks it past Mads Hermansen to give Arsenal the lead.”
With this victory, Arsenal continue their impressive run in the Premier League, remaining unbeaten in their last 15 league matches.
Bukayo Saka is nearing a return for Arsenal (Credit: Arsenal/X)
The team is set to face West Ham next weekend, where Nwaneri’s form will be crucial as they aim to maintain their momentum and challenge for the title.
Nwaneri’s emergence as a standout player at such a young age signals a bright future for both him and Arsenal, reinforcing the importance of youth development within the club.
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