With Bukayo Saka sidelined through injury, Nwaneri has seized the opportunity to play a more prominent role in the team. His goal against Girona in the Champions League served as
Mikel Arteta wants new signings for Arsenal's forward line - in Nwaneri, he has a player for his short-, medium- and long-term ambitions
Arsenal’s executives are in the process of making important transfer decisions this week but it could be argued that the most significant of them all took place in the summer, when they decided to loan midfielder Fabio Vieira to Porto.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on midfielder Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old produced another fine performance to help his side secure a spot in the Champions League round of 16 with a victory at Girona.
Ethan Nwaneri shines and Norberto Neto struggles in Arsenal's player ratings in their win over Girona in the Champions League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Ethan Nwaneri after the teenager scored on his first Champions League start on Wednesday. Nwaneri's goal helped the Gunners to a 2-1 win at Spanish club Girona and secured a top-eight finish for Arteta's side.