Promising forward Ethan Nwaneri reminded the Arsenal faithful of his quality on Saturday, finding the net as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 15th minute, setting the tone for a dominant display at the Emirates.
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey doubled the hosts' advantage seven minutes into the second half, before Ethan Nwaneri capped off the victory in the 86th minute, just four minutes after coming on for Martin Ødegaard.
Mikel Arteta's side entered the match seeking their first victory in over a month, following a four-game winless streak. They achieved it in style, marking a significant milestone for Arteta, who was taking charge of his 250th game as Arsenal manager across all competitions.
Saturday's goal was Nwaneri's first Premier League strike for Arsenal this season, coming in his sixth appearance of the campaign.
Nwaneri makes every moment count with impressive cameo
Nwaneri made an impactful contribution in his brief time on the pitch, showcasing remarkable efficiency and composure.
The 17-year-old recorded 16 touches, completing all 11 of his passes with 100% accuracy. He registered one key pass and two shots, one of which found the back of the net, marking his first Premier League goal of the season.
Furthermore, Nwaneri displayed his dribbling prowess with one successful attempt and won his only ground duel, underlining his readiness to seize opportunities at the highest level.
Nwaneri announced himself to the football world as a 15-year-old prodigy when Arteta handed him his Arsenal debut against Brentford in 2022. At just 15 years and 181 days old, he set a record as the youngest player to ever feature in a Premier League match, coming on as a substitute for Fabio Vieira.
The youngster has featured in nine matches across all competitions, scoring four goals, including an impressive brace against Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Cup, while averaging 19 minutes per game.
