Arteta praises 'beast' Nketiah in Arsenal’s opening game

Arsenal took all three points in their 2023/2024 Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners claimed victory over the Tricky Trees thanks to first-half goals from Nketiah and Saka.

Mikel Arteta at the post-match press conference was quick to praise Nketiah, who scored the opening goal and was key to the team's first-half performance: "Eddie sums up what we want this season in terms of the squad. 

"He was a player who was really disappointed not to start against Manchester City in the absence of Jesus. but he had an incredible impact in the game against City and he trained this week like a beast," added the Spaniard. 

Furthermore, the Spanish coach made clear the English striker's determination to prove his worth to play an important role in the team: "A lot of players ask, ‘Why am I not playing?’ And the thing is that Eddie is telling you, ‘Look at all the reasons I’m giving you to play me.

 

August 13, 2023