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

With that in mind, it harks back to a comment made by one former Chelsea and Tottenham ace that is quite embarrassing now. With Nwaneri really starting to flourish now, there is a clear idea of what Mikel Arteta saw when handing the youngster his debut.

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.

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.

Mikel Arteta heaped praise on Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri as his goal against Girona helped Arsenal secure a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League. Arnaut Danjuma had given Girona a 28th minute lead before Jorginho restored parity from the penalty spot after Thomas Partey was fouled by Arnau Martinez.

Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri was thrilled after his man-of-the-match performance in his first Champions League start.

Jorginho netted from the spot but Nwaneri scored an audacious curling goal with little space on the outside of the box, sending Arsenal fans into pandemonium. It wasn’t just in Girona that Arsenal supporters erupted, but on social media too.

Ethan Nwaneri shines and Norberto Neto struggles in Arsenal's player ratings in their win over Girona in the Champions League.

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