Leeds fans react as Eddie Nketiah scores for Arsenal in FA Cup

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A number of Leeds United fans have taken to Twitter to react after Eddie Nketiah marked his first start since his return to Arsenal by scoring in the FA Cup win over Bournemouth.

It has been an interesting season for Nketiah so far. He joined Leeds on a season-long loan in the summer and scored four goals in his first six appearances.

However, he made just two Championship starts for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. He was largely kept out of the team by Patrick Bamford.

And it was not a huge surprise when it was announced that he had been recalled by Arsenal at the start of the month.

It may not have worked out at Leeds, but the Elland Road faithful were clearly delighted for the 20-year-old as he scored for the Gunners in their FA Cup tie with Bournemouth on Monday.

Few doubted Nketiah’s quality during his time with the Whites. However, there were times when Bamford had been excellent and seemingly undroppable leading the line.

‘Tremendous talent’

And there was a feeling that Nketiah was less-suited to Bielsa’s system.

It has come as little surprise to the Leeds fans however, that he is back scoring for his parent club. And they are particularly pleased as it ensures that he cannot go back out on loan this season.

As one supporter also notes, it is much easier for Leeds fans to be happy for Nketiah following the arrival of Jean-Kevin Augustin as his replacement.

But they are clearly delighted for the youngster.

Here is how some of the Leeds fans reacted to Nketiah’s goal for the Gunners…