Manchester United legend Owen Hargreaves has praised Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri after his impressive display against Nottingham Forest.
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has heaped praise on Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri after the teenager's impressive performance in the Gunners' 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Nwaneri, who became Arsenal's second-youngest Premier League goalscorer, caught Hargreaves' attention with his composed finish.
Hargreaves described Nwaneri as a "Brilliant player" and highlighted his ability to receive the ball in tight spaces.
"That is what he is good at, on the half-turn, receiving the ball from anywhere," he said.
Hargreaves also praised Nwaneri's goal, saying:
"Great weighted pass and gets himself into a great spot. Look at that. Just Seventeen! He passes it into the goal, he doesn’t smash it."
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Ethan Nwaneri: 17-year-old Arsenal sensation draws comparisons to Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha
Fans believe Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri could be the perfect Jay Jay Okocha replacement in the Super Eagles.
"Ethan Nwaneri would have been Okocha's replacement but he's obviously gonna pick England over Nigeria," one of the fans stated.
It remains to be seen where the midfielder's loyalty lies, but one thing is certain; Arsenal have a gem on their hands.