Tag: Eddie Nketiah

Eddie Nketiah plays for Arsenal Football Club. The English striker joined the Arsenal Academy system after being released from Chelsea‘s youth system in 2015. Nketiah wears the number 30 for Arsenal. He was born on May 30, 1999.

David Ornstein: Arsenal could sign a striker and loan Eddie Nketiah this summer

David Ornstein has suggested that Arsenal may well look to bring in a striker and send Eddie Nketiah on loan this summer, with Danny Welbeck leaving the club.
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Episode 195: What a difference a week makes

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita celebrate another final on the horizon, give some serious love to Auba...
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Arsenal’s Top Five Youth Players of the Season 2018/19

At the end of the Arsenal academy's season, let's have a look at our picks for the top five players of the campaign.

Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock prove Arsenal should be putting more faith in youth

A highlight of Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday was seeing Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock take their opportunities, showing what can happen when you put faith in youth.

Arsenal player ratings vs Burnley: Aubameyang bags a brace and Nketiah scores his first...

Arsenal won 3-1 on the final day against Burnley, in what was essentially a dead rubber since Everton didn't feel like beating Spurs 6-0.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2 game between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on August 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah nominated for PL2 Player of the Season award: Watch his highlights

Eddie Nketiah has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award, as he continues to prove he's too good for u23 football.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Joe Willock of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah travel with first-team squad for Valencia clash

Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah both joined up with the first-team squad travelling to Valencia on Wednesday, as they continue to work their way into Unai Emery's plans.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Ian Maatsen of Chelsea stretches for the ball that Bukayo Saka of Arsenal controls during the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

5 players Unai Emery should give a chance to against Burnley

Arsenal blew their lingering chances of a top-four finish with a frustrating draw against Brighton on Sunday, turning their final league game of the season into a dead rubber.
Eddie Nketiah battling for possession with Paul Pogba (Photo via Twitter / EddieNketiah9)

It’s time for Eddie Nketiah to get more chances

In a desperately disappointing defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday, the one positive was the performance of 19-year-old Eddie Nketiah.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on April 23, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

6 Arsenal youth stars train with first team ahead of Wolves clash

Six members of the Arsenal academy trained with the first team on Tuesday, ahead of the Premier League clash away to Wolves.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2 game between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on August 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Watch: Eddie Nketiah scores brace vs Chelsea – Needs more senior chances

Eddie Nketiah scored two very well-taken goals and assisted a third as the Arsenal u23s defeated Chelsea 3-1 on Monday night.
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: Martin Caceres #22 of Uruguay argues with referee Ismael Elfath after a penaltyb kick was given to Mexico in the first half during the International Friendly match between Mexico and Uruguay at NRG Stadium on September 7, 2018 in Houston, United States. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Arsenal senior and youth international round-up so far

After the first few days of the international break, let's have a look at how Arsenal's senior and youth stars are doing so far.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2 game between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on August 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Freddie Ljungberg: Eddie Nketiah is ready for BATE Borisov if he gets the call

Arsenal u23 manager Freddie Ljungberg thinks Eddie Nketiah is ready to play against BATE Borisov on Thursday if the young striker gets the call from Unai Emery.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2 game between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on August 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah pushed for Bundesliga move in January but Unai Emery pulled the plug

Eddie Nketiah pushed for a loan move to Germany last month, but Unai Emery ended up pulling the plug on the deal, according to reports.

Joe Willock was right to reject a loan move to Luton Town

Joe Willock was right to reject a loan move to Luton Town in the January transfer window, as it wasn't the move he needs to further his development at this stage.

Smith Rowe to have German medical today

Emile Smith Rowe will undergo a medical in Germany today ahead of a loan move to RB Leipzig for the rest of the season.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah reacts after missing a chance during the English FA Cup third round football match between Blackpool and Arsenal at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool, north west England on January 5, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

“Sheer and utter fabrication”: Nketiah’s father responds to Ghana reports

Eddie Nketiah's dad has denied reports that his son has rejected a call-up by Ghana after it was claimed his family had been asked for money to secure his place.
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Nketiah’s family allegedly asked for money to secure international call up

Eddie Nketiah has reportedly told Ghana that he won’t represent them at international level after his father was allegedly asked for money to obtain the call-up.

Arsenal rule out January loans for Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock

Arsenal have informed Championship clubs considering loan moves for Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock that the pair will not be available in the January window, according to reports.

Player ratings vs Blackpool: Arsenal win comfortably to progress to FA Cup fourth round

Arsenal made light work of their third-round FA Cup trip to Blackpool, coming away 3-0 winners in a game where they could've scored many more.

Emergence of Willock and Nketiah spells end of Welbeck’s time at club

Danny Welbeck is increasingly unlikely to be offered a new Arsenal deal when his expires in the summer because of the emergence of Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock according to Oliver Holt in the Mail on Sunday.
Arsenal's Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan reacts during the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 19, 2018. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP / Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Spurs: Wasteful Arsenal knocked out of League Cup

Arsenal put on a display of wasteful finishing as Tottenham Hotspur did the exact opposite on Wednesday night, with Unai Emery's side losing 2-0 to crash out of the League Cup.
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Unai Emery to make 6 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal play their second North London derby of the month on Wednesday, as Tottenham Hotspur visit the Emirates Stadium for the League Cup quarter-final.
Qarabag's Azerbaijan defender Gara Garayev (L) vies with Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka during their UEFA Europa league Group E football match between Arsenal and FK Qarabag at the Emirates stadium in London on December 13, 2018. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Player ratings v Qarabag: Saka impresses as Arsenal win final Europa League group game

Arsenal played out a comfortable but lacklustre 1-0 victory over Qarabag on Thursday, in the dead rubber game at the end of the Europa League group stage.
Arsenal's English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe (L) is chsed by Brentford's English defender Ezri Konsa during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 26, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Unai Emery to make 9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Qarabag

Arsenal take on Qarabag at the Emirates Stadium in the final game of the Europa League groups stages, with progression to the knockout rounds...
Arsenal Emile Smith Rowe celebrates his scoring during UEFA Europa League, Group E, football match Vorskla FC vs Arsenal FC at the Olympiyski Stadium in Kiev on November 29, 2018. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY / AFP / Getty Images)

Smith Rowe and Willock step up to star for the first team: Player ratings...

An Arsenal team of second-string players and youth stars had no trouble at all breezing past FC Vorskla on Thursday, winning the match 3-0 in Kiev.

Unai Emery to make 9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Vorskla

Arsenal face FC Vorskla in the Europa League on Thursday, with the chance to top the group with a win, but an upcoming North London derby to keep in mind.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal celebrates his team's second goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Kolasinac returns to form in hard-fought win: Player ratings vs Bournemouth

Arsenal finally got back to winning ways on Sunday after three consecutive league draws, beating high-flying AFC Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2 game between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on August 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Are Arsenal giving enough chances to academy players?

After a study from the CIES Football Observatory looked at the percentage of minutes played by u21 players at European clubs, let's look at how Arsenal are doing giving chances to youngsters.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 16: Reiss Nelson of England U21 and Aidy Boothroyd, Manager of England U21 speak as Reiss Nelson is substituted off during the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between Scotland U21 and England U21 at Tynecastle Stadium on October 16, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Which Arsenal youngsters have been called up for England duty? When do they play?

12 Arsenal academy stars have been called up for England duty over the upcoming international break, so let's have a look at who made the cut this month.

9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal host Sporting Lisbon on Thursday, after a good result against Liverpool kept their unbeaten run going over the weekend.

Eddie Nketiah scores brace for u23s despite defeat to Chelsea

Eddie Nketiah continues to fire in the goals for the Arsenal u23s, scoring a brace against Chelsea on Saturday despite the team eventually falling to defeat.

11 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Liverpool

Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, in their first big-six clash since mid-August.

Injury blow & 8 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Blackpool

Arsenal face Blackpool at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, looking to get back to winning ways after a frustrating draw against Crystal Palace.

Nketiah and John-Jules score again + International youth round-up

Eddie Nketiah scored his 18th goal in 19 games for England's youth teams on Monday, with Tyreece John-Jules also getting on the scoresheet in the other match.

6 goals in 1 day: Arsenal youth stars shine on international duty

Arsenal's academy stars impressed at various youth levels for their countries on Thursday, scoring six goals and assisting a couple in just one day of football.

Willock, Nketiah and Smith Rowe could feature vs Qarabag after missing u23 clash

Joe Willock, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe could all feature against Qarabag on Thursday, after they were rested by Freddie Ljungberg in the u23s' win over Leicester City on Monday.
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Willock, Pleguezuelo, Smith Rowe and Nketiah join first-team training before Brentford clash

Four Arsenal academy stars joined first-team training on Tuesday, ahead of the Gunners' League Cup opener against Brentford.

Nketiah to start after 5 goals in 5 games: Predicted XI vs Brentford

After getting off to a winning start in the Europa League last week, Arsenal are hoping to do the same in the League Cup against Brentford on Wednesday.

Saka impresses again in Arsenal u23s’ 4-0 win over Liverpool

Bukayo Saka caught the eye once again in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Liverpool on Friday night, and he continues to impress at every academy level.