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.

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The international break so far: Arsenal senior and youth roundup

13 Arsenal players have featured for their countries at youth or senior level over the international break so far, so let's have a look at how things are going.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

No goals in six starts for Patrick Bamford but Eddie Nketiah is still benched

Eddie Nketiah made his seventh substitute appearance of the season for Leeds United on Saturday, as Patrick Bamford continues to start ahead of him.

11 Arsenal youth international call-ups: Plus their full chronological fixture schedule

England have today announced all the call-ups for their youth sides over the international break, with a number of Arsenal players involved.
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Leeds United at Oakwell Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Marcelo Bielsa tries to explain why he’s picking Bamford over Nketiah

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has attempted to explain why he continues to pick Patrick Bamford over Eddie Nketiah.
Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock via Arsenal.com

10 recently-hyped Arsenal youngsters, where are they now?

In the summer of 2017, we picked out 10 youth players to keep an eye on and with Arsenal focusing once again on youngsters in the first team, I decided to take a look and see what had happened to those players.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah comes off the bench for Leeds again: Still no league starts

Eddie Nketiah had to settle for a spot on the bench again in Leeds United's match against Derby County on Saturday, coming off the bench for less than 15 minutes.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Leeds concerned Arsenal will recall Eddie Nketiah in January

According to an article in The Athletic, Leeds United are stressing that Arsenal may recall Eddie Nketiah in January, but the reason is not the first one that comes to mind.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Watch – Goals from Nketiah and Mkhitaryan in weekend fixtures

Eddie Nketiah and Henrikh Mkhitaryan both scored over the weekend for their loan clubs, carrying over their strong form from the international break.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Every 62 minutes Eddie Nketiah scores for Leeds

Eddie Nketiah scored again for Leeds on Sunday as they beat Barnsley 2-0 away.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates the goal of Fabian Schar during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland at Aviva Stadium on September 05, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

7 senior appearances, 1 withdrawal, 2 injuries: Arsenal international break roundup

The international break is over for the Arsenal contingent away with their countries, so here's a quick roundup of how it all went.

Video: All three goals as Nketiah and Nelson score in England u21 win

Eddie Nketiah was the star of the show as England u21s came from behind to beat Turkey on Friday, with Reiss Nelson also scoring.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah: Unai Emery wanted me to stay with Arsenal this season

Eddie Nketiah has admitted that Unai Emery wanted him to stay with Arsenal this season, but eventually, they decided it was in his best interest to join Leeds on loan.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah and Dejan Iliev feature again for loan clubs

Dejan Iliev and Eddie Nketiah featured for SKF Sered and Leeds United on Saturday, but they wouldn't have been too pleased with how their matches turned out.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Robbie Burton of Arsenal during the Leasing.com match between Northampton Town and Arsenal U21 at PTS Academy Stadium on August 27, 2019, in Northampton, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

94%: Impressive numbers of Hale End scholars are going on to become professional footballers

Arsenal's academy is looking stronger than ever right now, and the statistics from recent seasons support that assessment.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah: It’s nice to get some early goals but I can still improve

Eddie Nketiah has discussed his start to life with Leeds United on loan, after three goals in just 197 minutes for his new side.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Arsenal player Joe Willock in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Joe Willock gets first international u21 chance: Full list of today’s Arsenal youth call-ups...

Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah have received call-ups to the England u21s, among other Arsenal players in the England youth teams squads for next month.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Video: Eddie Nketiah scores again but Leeds exit League Cup

Eddie Nketiah scored again for Leeds United on Tuesday in the League Cup, but despite inspiring a comeback for 2-2, his loan side exited the competition on penalties.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Marcelo Bielsa hails Eddie Nketiah as he sends Leeds fans wild

Eddie Nketiah scored again for Leeds United on Wednesday night, netting the winner just four minutes into his home debut after being brought on as a sub late in the game.
Eddie Nketiah with the Leeds u23s (Photo via Twitter / LUFC)

Eddie Nketiah scores for Leeds u23s: Here’s why he was with the youth team

Eddie Nketiah scored for the Leeds United u23s in a win over Millwall on Monday, leaving Arsenal fans wondering why he was with the youth team.
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The 3 names on Arsenal’s loan committee that decided Eddie Nketiah’s destination

Eddie Nketiah's loan move to Leeds United was decided by a loan committee of three, according to reports.
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The hype is real! Former Leeds striker hails Eddie Nketiah

Lifelong Leeds fan and former centre forward for the club, Noel Whelan, was really excited to see Eddie Nketiah play (and score) for the club during the week declaring 'The hype is real!'
SALFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United scores the opening goal during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Salford City and Leeds United at Moor Lane on August 13, 2019, in Salford, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah on working with Marcelo Bielsa and why he’s not setting goals

Eddie Nketiah says he has a lot to learn from Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa, and he wants to take things step by step with his loan club.
SALFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United scores the opening goal during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Salford City and Leeds United at Moor Lane on August 13, 2019, in Salford, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Nketiah scores, Ballard starts, Sheaf plays a half: Arsenal League Cup loan watch

Eddie Nketiah, Daniel Ballard and Ben Sheaf all played a part for their loan clubs in the League Cup on Tuesday, with varying results.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May 12, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah opens Leeds goal account, speaks as fast as he runs

Eddie Nketiah got his Leeds loan off to a flyer, scoring the opening goal against Salford City as they ran out 3-0 winners on Tuesday night.
Folarin Balogun (Photo via Instagram / FolarinBalogun67)

Folarin Balogun is already proving Arsenal were right to send Eddie Nketiah on loan

Folarin Balogun ushered in the new Premier League 2 season with a hat-trick on Monday night, and he's already proving Arsenal were right to send Eddie Nketiah on loan this season.
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Marcelo Bielsa discusses Eddie Nketiah and confirms debut scheduled for Tuesday

Marcelo Bielsa has been discussing Eddie Nketiah's first few days as a Leeds United player, confirming the striker is set for his debut on Tuesday.
Eddie Nketiah receiving a warm welcome from the Leeds fans (Photo via Twitter / LUFC)

Leeds United: What they’re paying for Eddie Nketiah

Leed's United are paying 100% of Eddie Nketiah's wages and it has also been revealed that they paid £2m to take him on loan for the season.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via USA TODAY Sports)

Unai Emery: It wasn’t my first choice to let Eddie Nketiah leave

Unai Emery has explained that it wasn't his first choice to let Eddie Nketiah leave on loan, but it's a decision he and the player came to together.
Dejan Iliev making a save for SKF Sered (Photo via Instagram / Dejan.Iliev1)

Ben Sheaf and Dejan Iliev feature but 4 others miss out: Arsenal loan watch...

Ben Sheaf and Dejan Iliev earned more minutes for their loan clubs this weekend, but the majority of Arsenal loanees didn't feature on this occasion.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Eddie Nketiah to take Championship by storm as he signs for Leeds United on...

Eddie Nketiah has left Arsenal on loan and will spend the season with Bristol City in the Championship.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

David Ornstein: Eddie Nketiah travelling to Leeds

Eddie Nketiah looks set to join Leeds United on a season long loan despite being close to a move to Bristol City all week.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Leeds United turn focus away from Ryan Kent to Eddie Nketiah

Leeds United are battling Bristol City and Fortuna Dusseldorf for Eddie Nketiah's signature this summer on loan and have moved more towards the Arsenal man in the last 24 hours.
Tyreece John-Jules and Eddie Nketiah celebrating Nketiah's winner against Bayern Munich in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Dozens of clubs want Eddie Nketiah including Leeds United

Eddie Nketiah is a wanted man and while he is said to be close to a move to Bristol City, Leeds United are interested in signing him along with 'dozens' of other clubs according to LeedsLive.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May 12, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Bristol City confident of landing Eddie Nketiah on loan before Thursday

Bristol City are reportedly growing ever-more confident of landing Eddie Nketiah on loan before the transfer window closes on Thursday.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May 12, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

I’m a striker, I’m brave: Eddie Nketiah says Arsenal are his ‘end goal’

Eddie Nketiah looks like he could finally get a chance to be involved properly with the first team this season and as part of their series profiling young Premier League talent, he spoke to the Daily Telegraph.
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Episode 206: What a difference a week makes

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita recap one of the fuller weeks in recent Arsenal history. We talk...
Forward Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (R) celebrates with teammate Tyreece John-Jules (L) after scoring the winning goal against Bayern Munich during their International Champions Cup football match at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, California on July 17, 2019. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

Eddie Nketiah: I’m ready

Eddie Nketiah is ready to play for Arsenal regularly as the club's man of the moment gets ready to grab his chance.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Unai Emery confirms plans for Eddie Nketiah next season

Unai Emery has confirmed that Eddie Nketiah will stay with Arsenal this summer rather than going on loan, promising the player that he will...
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via USA TODAY Sports)

Player ratings vs Fiorentina: Academy stars make the difference again despite defensive frailties

Arsenal overcame a relatively poor first-half performance to win comfortably against Fiorentina on Saturday night.
Forward Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (L) is tackled by Niklas Sule of Bayern Munich during their International Champions Cup game at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, California on July 17, 2019. - Arsenal went on to win 2-1. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

4 Arsenal youngsters nominated for 2019 Golden Boy award: Vote now

Four Arsenal youngsters have been nominated for the 2019 Golden Boy award.