Eddie Nketiah could be Arsenal’s secret weapon against Leeds – TBR View

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Arsenal take on Leeds United this weekend and Mikel Arteta must take advantage and utilise a player who will be desperate to prove a point to Sunday’s opponents.

Eddie Nketiah was an eye-catching loan signing prior to the 2019/20 campaign, with the Gunners ace tipped to take the Championship by storm.

Marcelo Bielsa, although clearly a fan, didn’t perhaps see Nketiah as the integral figure he was expected to be, however.

The 21-year-old started just twice for Leeds with a further 15 appearances coming as a substitute at Elland Road.

He scored five goals during his six-month stay in West Yorkshire but just couldn’t convince Bielsa to give him a run in the team.

Nketiah was due to stay at Leeds for the season but Arteta took a dim view on how he was being utilised, recalling him in January and making him part of his squad.

The youngster scored twice in Arteta’s team during the second half of last season, starting seven games for the Gunners.

Nketiah struggled to oust Patrick Bamford from the team at Elland Road in what was a frustrating time for the striker.

The England under-21 all-time record goalscorer has started just one Premier League game this term.

His only goal came during a 2-1 win over West Ham and the start to this campaign is showing a resemblance to last.

Arteta has placed his faith in the club’s younger players though and often speaks highly of Nketiah, calling him ‘extraordinary’ in June (Official Website).

The striker simply needs a stroke of luck to get firing and he’d be desperate to prove a point to Leeds this weekend.

With that in mind, Arteta must utilise a potential secret weapon in his ranks and start Nkeitah this weekend.