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.

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)

Bristol City want Eddie Nketiah on loan but Lee Bowyer thinks he’ll stay with...

Bristol City want to sign Eddie Nketiah on loan, but Charlton boss Lee Bowyer thinks the youngster's pre-season performances will see him stay with Arsenal.
Tyreece John-Jules and Eddie Nketiah celebrating Nketiah's winner against Bayern Munich in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Video: Eddie Nketiah impresses in opening two pre-season matches

Eddie Nketiah has made a brilliant start to pre-season with Arsenal, and he's starting to make a case for more regular first-team opportunities this campaign.
Tyreece John-Jules and Eddie Nketiah celebrating Nketiah's winner against Bayern Munich in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Player ratings vs Bayern Munich: Academy stars shine again with late victory

Arsenal scored a late winner to defeat Bayern Munich in their second first-team pre-season friendly and opening match of the International Champions Cup.
Gabriel Martinelli after scoring his first goal for Arsenal on his friendly debut against Colorado Rapids (Photo via Instagram / ga_martinelli01)

Player ratings vs Colorado Rapids: Teenagers shine in dominant opening victory

Arsenal overcame Colorado Rapids 3-0 in their opening senior pre-season friendly, with an extremely youthful team producing the goods.
Eddie Nketiah in training with Arsenal (Photo via Instagram / EddieNketiah)

Report: Arsenal plan to send Eddie Nketiah on loan with Bristol City leading the...

Arsenal are planning to send Eddie Nketiah on loan, with Bristol City currently leading the chase for the youngster, according to reports.

Arsenal senior squad’s reaction to 4 youth team promotions is an encouraging sign

Arsenal senior stars formed a line and gave a round of applause to four youth players receiving promotions to the first team this week.
Eddie Nketiah in training with Arsenal (Photo via Instagram / EddieNketiah)

Smith Rowe, Nelson, Nketiah and Willock receive new first-team squad numbers

Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock have all seemingly been promoted to the first-team squad, receiving first-team numbers for the new season.
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: I want to play here next season

Eddie Nketiah has suggested he'd prefer to stay with Arsenal rather than go on loan next season, despite competing with Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for starts.
Eddie Nketiah battling for possession with Paul Pogba (Photo via Twitter / EddieNketiah9)

Charlton Athletic want Eddie Nketiah on loan

Charlton Athletic are interested in taking Eddie Nketiah on loan this summer, according to reports.

Eddie Nketiah scores again as England u20s defeat Guatemala u23s

Eddie Nketiah scored in the England u20s' 4-0 win over Guatemala on Tuesday, in his final match of 2018/19.

Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock both score despite England u20 defeat to Portugal

Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock both scored despite a damaging England u20 defeat to Portugal on Tuesday.
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 called up by England u20s for Toulon Tournament

Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah have received call-ups for the England u20s at the 2019 Toulon Tournament this summer, which takes place shortly after the Europa League final.

Who are the 5 Arsenal u23s in the club’s Europa League final travelling squad?

When Arsenal announced their 24-man travelling party heading to Baku for the Europa League final on Saturday, there were a few names that would've been more familiar to followers of the u23s.

5 Arsenal academy youngsters in training ahead of Europa League final

Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock, Bukayo Saka, Xavier Amaechi and Deyan Iliev are in first-team training ahead of the Europa League final, and appear likely to be part of the squad for the trip.

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.