Arsenal’s 17-year-old starlet Ethan Nwaneri has garnered praise from club legend Paul Merson following his impressive cameo in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Introduced as a substitute, Nwaneri displayed exceptional composure and talent, capping off his performance with a well-taken goal.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Merson, a former Arsenal attacking midfielder, was effusive in his praise:
“Nwaneri… 17 years old, what a talent that kid is, he gets a good goal.” He added that Arsenal showed “armoury” in their win and strategically reserved energy for upcoming midweek matches.
Nwaneri, who has been steadily breaking into Mikel Arteta’s first team, is being heralded as one of Arsenal’s brightest academy products since Bukayo Saka. His skill and maturity at such a young age suggest a promising future, with fans and pundits alike eager to see him earn more regular starting opportunities.
Arsenal’s academy continues to produce top-tier talent, with Nwaneri joining the ranks of players like Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson, who have made significant contributions to the first team.
