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.

Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah (L) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 1st round Group B football match between Dundalk and Arsenal at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on December 10, 2020. (Photo by Paul Faith / AFP)

Stoke City wanted Arsenal star last January – could return now

Stoke City tried to sign Eddie Nketiah last January, and they're on the lookout for a striker again this month after Tyrese Campbell's injury.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of England celebrates with teammate James Justin after scoring their team's fourth goal during the UEFA Euro Under 21 Qualifier match between England U21 and Albania U21 at Molineux on November 17, 2020. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

What Nketiah said to Arteta after 2 goals on international duty

Eddie Nketiah scored a couple of goals on international duty with the England u21s, but Mikel Arteta liked what he said afterwards.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of England scores their team's fifth goal during the UEFA Euro Under 21 Qualifier match between England U21 and Albania U21 at Molineux on November 17, 2020. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Video: 2 more goals for Nketiah on England duty with u21s

Eddie Nketiah scored two more goals for the England u21s on Tuesday, despite seeing a penalty saved by the opposition goalkeeper.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Eddie Nketiah of England celebrates scoring to make it 2-0 during the UEFA Euro Under 21 Qualifier match between England U21 and Turkey U21 at Molineux on October 13, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Nketiah impresses for England u21s

Eddie Nketiah made a strong cameo appearance in another win for the England u21s, leaving them one game away from an unbeaten round of qualifiers.
Arsenal's English midfielder Joe Willock (R) runs with the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group B football match between Arsenal and Molde at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 5, 2020. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Astonishing Joe Willock England u21 decision raises questions about manager

Eddie Nketiah is back in the England u21 squad after breaking their goalscoring record, but Joe Willock misses out despite his strong form.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Eddie Nketiah of England celebrates scoring to make it 2-0 during the UEFA Euro Under 21 Qualifier match between England U21 and Turkey U21 at Molineux on October 13, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Video: Nketiah sets England u21 record – here’s who he beat

Eddie Nketiah sent England to the u21 European Championships with a record-breaking goal on Tuesday night against Turkey.
Eddie Nketiah with the England u21s

Video: Nketiah scores to become joint-top scorer for England u21s

Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to score for the England u21s against Andorra on Wednesday, becoming their joint top scorer of all time.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on September 12, 2020. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Ceballos posts social media update after scrap with Nketiah

Dani Ceballos posted an update on his Instagram page alongside Eddie Nketiah, following TV images of the two in a scrap before the game.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after he scores the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Newcastle looking at Nketiah if Arsenal are open to loan

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is likely to be a player of interest to Newcastle United if the club decide to send him on loan this season.
Eddie Nketiah with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick for the England u21s (Photo via England on Twitter)

Video: All the goals as Nketiah bags hat-trick & Nelson scores

Eddie Nketiah shone scoring a hat-trick as captain of the England u21s on Friday, with Reiss Nelson also getting in on the goals.
Eddie Nketiah with the England u21s

“A great honour”: Eddie Nketiah on being made England u21 captain

Eddie Nketiah says it's an honour for him to get the chance to captain the England u21s on Friday, as they play their Euro qualifiers.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles in training with England (Photo via England on Twitter)

Full fixture list for Arsenal players over the international break

A number of Arsenal players are in their international squads over the break, so we've put together a full fixture list of their potential involvements.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after he scores the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Ghana manager confirms contact with Nketiah’s family

Ghana manager Charles Kwabla Akonnor says the national side are in contact with Eddie Nketiah's family to convince him to play for them.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after he scores the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Denis Suarez tried to get Celta Vigo to sign Eddie Nketiah

Former Gunner Denis Suarez rates Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah so highly he actually tried to get his new club to sign the striker.
Shkodran Mustafi in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal Team News: Mustafi out with hamstring injury

Shkodran Mustafi will miss the trip to Aston Villa with a hamstring injury, with no exact timescale for his recovery at this stage.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on July 14, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

3 injury boosts, 2 ineligible: Arsenal team news pre-City

Arsenal have positive injury news on three players ahead of the FA Cup semi-final, but two more are ineligible for the Manchester City clash.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Edward Nketiah of Arsenal looks on during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020, in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal fail in Eddie Nketiah appeal

Arsenal have failed in their bid to get Eddie Nketiah's red card overturned meaning he must now serve a three-game suspension.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal leaves the pitch following being shown a red card after a VAR decision during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal appeal Eddie Nketiah red card and 3-game ban

Arsenal are appealing the red card for Eddie Nketiah picked up against Leicester City on Tuesday, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after he scores the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Arteta: Nketiah fights with everybody – I really like that

Mikel Arteta praised Eddie Nketiah for his fight and desire, after the striker's cameo performance in the weekend win over Sheffield United.

Mikel Arteta admits young stars have been played more than they should

If there have been any positives for Arsenal this season, it is the emergence and integration of several youngsters who have often outshone their more senior counterparts.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after he scores the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on June 25, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal ensure Premier League survival with Southampton win

Arsenal picked up all three points at the home of the side with the worst home record in the league, thus ensuring they are able to play Premier League football next season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 06: Arsenal during a friendly match between Arsenal and Charlton Athletic at Emirates Stadium on June 06, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

5 things we learned from Arsenal friendly vs Charlton

Arsenal faced Charlton Athletic in a friendly match on Saturday, and we can learn a lot even from the limited public information on the match.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah crosses the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Gilmour: Nketiah can be one of world’s best strikers

Former Arsenal youngster Charlie Gilmour thinks his old teammate Eddie Nketiah can be one of the best strikers in the world.
William Saliba chanting with the crowd after the game (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

What Arsenal should do with each loanee this summer

It's now just a couple of months until the end of the season, so this week I thought I'd have an early look at what Arsenal should do with each of their loanees this summer.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Mikel Arteta explains his Eddie Nketiah/Alexandre Lacazette problem

A few eyebrows were raised on Saturday when Mikel Arteta's team was announced to face West Ham and he had, once again, opted for Eddie Nketiah ahead of Alexandre Lacazette and after the game, the Arsenal boss explained why.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Pablo Mari of Arsenal FC looks on prior to the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal FC U23s and Chelsea FC U23s at Meadow Park on February 17, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta praises Pablo Mari and Eddie Nketiah

Mikel Arteta was happy with what he saw from Pablo Mari against Portsmouth as Arsenal made their way into the next round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win on Monday night.
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Episode 236: The Arteta revolution keeps on rollin’

Matthew and Paul recap turning one win into 3 wins in a week (Newcastle, Olympiacos, and Everton), Bukayo Saka's final balls, and a great...
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on December 21, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

1 win in 7 for Leeds since Nketiah returned to Arsenal

Leeds United lost again at the weekend leaving them with just one win in seven games since Eddie Nketiah was recalled from his loan.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Edward Nketiah of Arsenal looks on during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020, in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Marcelo Bielsa goes on bizarre rant about Eddie Nketiah

It's over a month since Eddie Nketiah left Leeds United to rejoin Arsenal, but Marcelo Bielsa is still ranting about it in his press conferences.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United at Hillsborough Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Leeds United left again to rue Eddie Nketiah departure

Leeds United lost again on Saturday, this time going down 1-0 at home to Wigan, thanks to an own goal as Pablo Hernandez deflected a corner past his own keeper.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Pablo Mari of Arsenal on January 26, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

3 in, 5 out: Arsenal January transfer window roundup

So that's the transfer window closed for another season. Let's remind ourselves who's in and who's out:

Nketiah and Martinelli are putting the pressure on Lacazette

Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli are both putting pressure on Alexandre Lacazette right now, and that can only be a good thing.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on December 21, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

As Leeds United lose Marcelo Bielsa says ‘We miss Nketiah’

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa was left to regret his decision not to use Eddie Nketiah more this season as his side lost to QPR and wished the forward was still at the club.
Eddie Nketiah in training (Photo via Twitter)

Eddie Nketiah set to make squad vs Sheffield United

Eddie Nketiah is likely to make the squad to face Sheffield United on Saturday, after Arsenal's decision to hold onto him this month.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Eddie Nketiah to remain at Arsenal after impressing Arteta

Eddie Nketiah will reportedly remain with Arsenal for the rest of the season after impressing Mikel Arteta in training.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal website error lists Nketiah as Bristol City loanee

Arsenal appeared to unintentionally confirm Eddie Nketiah's loan move to Bristol City on Tuesday, through a website update error.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Ornstein: Arteta delayed Nketiah loan to get a look at him

Mikel Arteta delayed the loan of Eddie Nketiah to get a better look at him, but the striker will move on this week, with four clubs in for him.
Eddie Nketiah scores his second goal of the night for the England u21s

Nketiah will decide loan within 48 hours: 4 clubs in for him

Eddie Nketiah will make a decision over his next loan club in the next 48 hours, with four sides from the Championship and Premier League after him.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah (L) vies for the ball with Angers' French defender Mateo Pavlovic (R) during the international friendly football match between Angers SCO and Arsenal FC, at the Raymond-Kopa Stadium, in Angers, northwestern France, on July 31, 2019. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP)

Nketiah ‘highly likely’ to go on loan but no decision yet

Eddie Nketiah is 'highly likely' to go on another loan this month, but Arsenal still have plenty of options on the table for him, according to reports.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Mikel Arteta gives update on Eddie Nketiah situation

Mikel Arteta confirmed plans for club talks over the future of Eddie Nketiah after Arsenal recalled the striker from his loan at Leeds United.