Martin Odegaard reveals what Arsenal players are all saying about Ethan Nwaneri ahead of Man City clash

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been speaking about the super-talented Ethan Nwaneri ahead of their clash with Manchester City.

Nwaneri netted his first Champions League goal during midweek with a wonderful effort against Girona as he continues to go from strength to strength.

The 17-year-old now has six goals to his name this term across all competitions and is in contention to start against the Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

Ahead of the massive game in the race for the title, Odegaard has revealed what him and his Arsenal teammates are saying about the potential of Nwaneri.

Martin Odegaard on how Arsenal view Ethan Nwaneri

Martin Odegaard has revealed that Arsenal players don’t view Ethan Nwaneri as an ’emerging talent’ but rather as a ‘great player’.

The Gunners’ academy graduate is making a name for himself this season with impressive performances and he is now a key part of Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Odegaard told Arsenal: “I’ve said before that we don’t look at him as an emerging talent, we just see him as a great player. That says it all really for someone who’s 17.

“He’s just a natural part of our squad and the team, and you can see the talent he brings. It was another great goal from him, we’re all really pleased for him.”

Will Ethan Nwaneri start for Arsenal vs Man City?

Nwaneri could keep his place at right wing against Manchester City having impressed in that role against Girona on Wednesday.

Gabriel Martinelli played in that role against Wolves, however, he struggled to play on the right and he could now move back out onto the opposite flank.

Kai Havertz is likely to keep his place in the middle meaning Arteta’s expected front three to face City will be Nwaneri, Havertz and Martinelli.

Arsenal’s predicted line-up vs Manchester City: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Partey; Nwaneri, Havertz, Martinelli.