ARSENAL’S youngest ever player is tipped to give Mikel Arteta a selection problem – starting at Crystal Palace on Monday....CONTINUE READING
Ethan Nwaneri, 16, strengthened his reputation as a potential “new Phil Foden” with a hat-trick for the Gunners’ Under-21s on Friday night.
And Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand is among pundits tipping the Londoner for greatness.
Emirates boss Arteta watched Nwaneri dominate in Friday’s 4-1 win for the junior Gunners over Leicester City.
The England Under-17 midfielder made history aged 15 by facing Brentford in the Premier League 11 months ago.
And although Arsenal are well stocked with creative talent, Nwaneri could soon be pressing for a first-team squad place.
As early as last year Ferdinand told his FIVE YouTube channel: “There’s no doubting this kid’s ability.
“I’ve heard from coaches that are at the club and from various different people in the game at that level that there aren’t many 15-year-olds in the last 10 or so years that have got the ability that this guy’s shown on a consistent basis.
“We are talking the Fodens of this world. At 15, he’s at a similar level they’re talking.”
Nwaneri sparked Arsenal’s comeback victory over the Foxes by smashing a close-range equaliser in first-half stoppage time to cancel out Tom Wilson Brown’s opener….READMORE
