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.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Eddie Nketiah #14 of Arsenal FC lines up for the national anthems prior to the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Double Arsenal snub pushes Crystal Palace towards alternative

Arsenal haven't offered Crystal Palace any encouragement in their pursuits of Folarin Balogun and Eddie Nketiah, according to a report.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Bukayo Saka (7) of Arsenal reacts to a missed chance for a goal in a 5-3 win over FC Barcelona during a pre-season friendly at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Will Bukayo Saka be fit to face Manchester City?

In the recent Arsenal-Monaco match, the conspicuous absence of star player Bukayo Saka raised eyebrows, so will he be fit to play against Manchester City on Sunday?
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and AS Monaco at Emirates Stadium on August 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah ready to fill massive Gabriel Jesus hole

With Gabriel Jesus nursing a knee injury, Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah has proclaimed his readiness to lead the team's front line.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 08: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal looks on uring the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus injury update after surgery confirmed

Arsenal face a challenging start to the new season with news that Gabriel Jesus is side-lined due to a knee injury.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023.(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal hit man is Crystal Palace no.1 target

Crystal Palace are reportedly prioritising a move for Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah, but they're relying on outgoings to facilitate a deal.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match at the Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah: I will never accept that

Eddie Nketiah insists he'll never accept being a backup, and he's going to push to show why he should be a starter at Arsenal.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring a goal during a friendly football match between the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star team and Arsenal FC, at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2023. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta’s strategy to unleash Havertz’s full potential at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, suggests that the club's new acquisition, Kai Havertz, could be utilised in a variety of positions in the upcoming season.
Ben White and Mikel Arteta during an Arsenal training session (Photo via Arsenal.com)

First 8 Arsenal players return to training at London Colney

Eight first-team Arsenal players returned to training at London Colney on Monday, as pre-season begins to get underway.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on February 25, 2023. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

2nd Arsenal striker for sale wanted by 3 Premier League clubs

Three Premier League clubs are interested in a summer move for Eddie Nketiah, according to a report.
Arsenal's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey speaks to Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal put 2nd forward up for sale

Arsenal reportedly plans a significant summer clear-out, with Eddie Nketiah, Folarin Balogun, Thomas Partey, and Kieran Tierney potentially on the move.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Marquinhos of Arsenal looks on during the Friendly match between Arsenal and Juventus at Emirates Stadium on December 17, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Meet the next generation of Arsenal’s stars ready to take the stage

As Arsenal prepare for the Champions League, we delve into the potential future stars emerging from Hale End Academy set to bolster the squad.
Arsenal unlikely to buy a striker this summer - LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ornstein: Arsenal unlikely to buy a striker this summer

David Ornstein believes it could be a big summer of investment for Arsenal, but one position they seem unlikely to address is centre-forward.
Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Reiss Nelson rejects new Arsenal contract amid Brighton interest

Reiss Nelson rejects new Arsenal contract, leaving his future uncertain as he seeks more playing time and catches Brighton's eye.
Lens' Belgian forward Lois Openda celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and AS Monaco at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France on April 22, 2023. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal must pay €30m to secure RC Lens star Lois Openda

Arsenal eyeing €30m RC Lens striker Lois Openda, but face competition from Aston Villa and potential Champions League qualification complications.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United and Mikel Arteta, assistant coach of Manchester City greet each other during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Arteta on Saliba, Martinelli and West Ham

Mikel Arteta discusses Arsenal's preparation for the game against West Ham United, player injuries, and his admiration for David Moyes.
William Saliba in an interview with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Confirmed: William Saliba out of West Ham game

Saliba ruled out for West Ham clash, Arteta confirms; Nketiah returns to training after 41-day absence due to ankle injury, boosting Arsenal's title push.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Middlesbrough player Folarin Balogun reacts dejectedly during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town at Riverside Stadium on April 18, 2022. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun dilemma: Young striker refuses further loans

Arsenal faces a dilemma with Folarin Balogun, who wants first-team opportunities, as the young striker impresses on loan at Reims.
Arsenal season ticket prices, Arsenal box office LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Fans purchase tickets from the box office prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on November 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Inflated ticket prices for Arsenal’s final match reach £10,000

Arsenal fans face inflated ticket prices for the final match of the season, as the club warns against scams and deals with fixture changes.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match at the Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah & William Saliba injury updates

Eddie Nketiah has returned to full training with Arsenal ahead of their Premier League clash against West Ham after 41 days on the sidelines with an ankle injury but William Saliba is still a doubt.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match at the Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah injury update: Training stepped up

Eddie Nketiah won't be available for Arsenal against Leeds United, but he's back training on grass and closing in on a return to full training.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

William Saliba injury update for Leeds United clash

William Saliba is still a doubt for Arsenal's match against Leeds United this weekend, with the Gunners cautious about risking an injury flare-up.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match at the Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal striker remains absent from training pre-Sporting clash

Eddie Nketiah is still yet to return to training ahead of Arsenal's match against Sporting CP on Thursday, according to reports.
Gabriel Jesus in training with Arsenal (Photo via karthikadhaigal on Twitter)

Jesus in training, 3 miss out: Arsenal training pre-Lisbon clash

Gabriel Jesus took part in training with the Arsenal squad on Wednesday as he steps up his return from injury, whilst a few others missed out.
Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard receives medical attention during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Injury updates on Trossard and Nketiah for Sporting CP clash

Arsenal are expected to be without Leandro Trossard and Eddie Nketiah against Sporting CP on Thursday, but early assessments on Trossard have been positive.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jorginho of Arsenal points next to Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Are Nketiah & Jorginho fit to face Bournemouth? + Latest on Jesus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave a team injury update during his pre-match press conference ahead of their game against Bournemouth on Saturday, discussing the progress of several players who have been dealing with problems.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal moves away from Amadou Onana of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arteta confirms Arsenal 23yo carrying injury

Mikel Arteta hopes Eddie Nketiah is going to be alright after limping off the pitch on Wednesday night, amid the striker's recent injury struggles.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka and Jorginho of Arsenal clash with Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Why 4 Arsenal starters missed training on Monday

A number of Arsenal's key players weren't in training on Monday, but this was largely just due to a recovery day.
Arsenal's Italian midfielder Jorginho (C) celebrates with teammates after his shot ends up in the net, rebounding off Aston Villa's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for an own-goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 18, 2023. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)

5 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week

Five Arsenal players made the BBC and WhoScored Teams of the Week for the Gunners' comeback win over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Nketiah issues determined response to Everton defeat

Following their 1-0 loss against Everton, striker Eddie Nketiah is confident that the team will bounce back with a positive result against Brentford next week.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023.(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

4 Arsenal nominees up for Player of the Month award

Arsenal have named their four nominees for the January Player of the Month award, after three wins, one draw, and one defeat to kick off 2023.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023.(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

West Ham striker admits Eddie Nketiah surprise

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has expressed his surprise at the impact that Eddie Nketiah has had with Arsenal.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023.(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 23yo proves he deserves 1st international call-up

Gareth Southgate was in attendance to watch Eddie Nketiah score a brace against Manchester United, with the striker's international future still open.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023.(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah matches Arsenal legend’s goalscoring record

Eddie Nketiah scored his 31st and 32nd goals for Arsenal against Manchester United on Sunday, drawing him level in the club's goalscoring charts with a number of notable players.
Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 26, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

“We’ve got to win”: Arsenal forward makes bold derby claim

Eddie Nketiah says it would mean everything to score in the north London derby on Sunday, as Arsenal travel away to Tottenham Hotspur.

Mikel Arteta pushes Arsenal to make forward signings

Mikel Arteta is pushing for Arsenal to reinforce the squad up front, whilst also praising Eddie Nketiah's quality filling in for Gabriel Jesus so far.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after teammate (L) Eddie Nketiah scores the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players nominated for Player of the Month

Arsenal have nominated their four contenders for the men's Player of the Month for December, with Mikel Arteta's attacking quartet all getting the nod.
Eddie Nketiah celebrating an Arsenal goal at the Dubai Super Cup (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Eddie Nketiah ‘sure’ he can replace Gabriel Jesus well

Eddie Nketiah is sure he'll be able to help the team in Gabriel Jesus' absence, though he admits Arsenal will miss the Brazilian.
Karl Hein making a penalty save (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Report: 3 goals, 4 penalty saves as Arsenal thrash Lyon

Arsenal thrashed Lyon 3-0 and won their penalty shootout to earn all four points in their opening game at the Dubai Super Cup.
Eddie Nketiah scores in an Arsenal friendly vs Watford (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Granit Xhaka calls on Arsenal to get behind Jesus replacement

Granit Xhaka has called on Arsenal to support Eddie Nketiah in Gabriel Jesus' absence, highlighting the young striker's positive past performances.
Eddie Nketiah scores in an Arsenal friendly vs Watford (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Highlights as Arsenal face Watford in behind-closed-doors friendly

Arsenal took on Watford in a behind-closed-doors friendly match at London Colney on Saturday, with a first-team side playing 45 minutes.