Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has promised Ethan Nwaneri another opportunity to impress after his eye-catching performance in Arsenal’s pre-season win over Manchester United.
Arteta revealed he is willing to give the England youth international of Nigerian descent more playing time in the Gunners' upcoming friendly against Liverpool on Wednesday, following Nwaneri's impressive display during the 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday morning.
Arsenal secured the win against their Premier League rivals with goals from Brazilian forwards Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, after Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring for the Red Devils, who won the post-game shootout 4-3.
Jesus benefited from a delightful pass from Nwaneri in the 26th minute, tapping home to bring the game back to parity.
Arteta has vowed to field the Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid against Liverpool on Wednesday, July 31, at Lincoln Financial Field, provided he continues to impress in training.
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When asked about his plan for Nwaneri in the forthcoming season, the Spanish football tactician was quoted as saying on Arsenal's official webpage: "It’s always in the hands of the players, so show what you can do. Show that ambition, that determination, that quality and things will happen naturally.
"Tomorrow he’s going to train with us again and if he continues to play like that he’s going to play some minutes on Wednesday for sure," he added.
