EFL CUP

BREAKING NEWS: live from Emirates, Arsenal legend Ian wright hail special player Ethan Nwaneri after he scored a brace to help the Gunners put Bolton Wanderers to the sword in their EFL Cup. He said “He has proven now that he’s ready. This kid is pure magic—he’s the truth and the future of Arsenal! Every move he makes reminds me of Özil in his prime. I was glued to the screen, completely hypnotized by his skill and vision. Arteta cannot let this generational talent go to waste. With the right guidance, he’s the one who could lead Arsenal back to glory. Losing him would be a mistake the club might never recover from. Ian wright lavish praises on arsenal player after his first goal for parent club.

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Arsenal fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) were full of praise for Ethan Nwaneri after his standout performance in the Gunners’ 5-1 EFL Cup victory over Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday, September 25. The north London club dominated the League One side at the Emirates, securing a spot in the fourth round of the competition.

Nwaneri was the star of the night, impressing fans and pundits alike with his contributions. The 17-year-old Hale End academy graduate made his first start for Arsenal’s senior team in the match and seized the opportunity, delivering one of his best performances as a young player. Prior to this, Nwaneri had only made three substitute appearances for the senior team, all in the Premier League.

After Declan Rice opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 16th minute, Nwaneri quickly added his name to the scoresheet. He netted his first goal in the 37th minute, calmly finishing a cross from Raheem Sterling to double Arsenal’s lead. Nwaneri struck again early in the second half, pouncing on a defensive error by Chris Forino to score his second goal in the 49th minute, firing past Bolton goalkeeper Luke Southwood. Despite a brief response from Bolton’s Aaron Collins, who scored in the 53rd minute, Arsenal cruised to victory with two more goals in the second half.

Nwaneri’s overall performance was exceptional. In addition to his brace, he posted an expected goals (xG) figure of 0.67, second only to Raheem Sterling’s 0.85. His efforts earned him the Man of the Match award, and fans were quick to sing his praises on social media.

One fan wrote:
“Thoughts on Nwaneri? Kid is special.”

Another commented:
“A star was born today, Nwaneri.”

Fans also pointed out the teenager’s potential for a long-term future with the club:
“Ethan Nwaneri has everything it takes to be a first-team star. The future looks bright.”

Another fan suggested Nwaneri deserves more opportunities with Martin Odegaard out injured:
“Nwaneri plays with maturity. He should get more minutes to prove himself now that Odegaard is injured.”

With Arsenal advancing to the fourth round, where they will face Preston North End from the Championship, Nwaneri’s role in the team could continue to grow.

### Arteta’s Confidence in Nwaneri

Following Arsenal’s emphatic win, manager Mikel Arteta expressed his belief that Nwaneri is ready for more involvement in the team’s upcoming matches. In the post-match press conference, Arteta praised the youngster’s development and his calm demeanor on the pitch, noting that he plays with confidence and maturity.

“You know, he’s improving daily. They really respect him,” Arteta said. “You can tell he’s playing without pressure, with confidence, with a way of making decisions that tells you that the boy is ready at this level. Today he had a really strong performance, and I’m happy to see that.”

Arteta’s comments indicate that Nwaneri could have more chances to shine in future fixtures, especially as the Gunners continue to balance domestic and cup competitions.

Arsenal’s next match will be against Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday, September 28, where fans may once again get to see the talented teenager in action.

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