Chelsea icon Joe Cole has singled out one Arsenal star for special praise after the Gunners demolished PSV 7-1 in the UEFA Champions League last-16.
Joe Cole believes Arsenal have the most exciting player in Europe after their first leg 7-1 win over PSV on Tuesday night.
The ex-Chelsea man was mightily impressed by Gunners teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri, backing him to achieve great things in his career.
Nwaneri started on the right wing and scored a beautiful goal to give Arsenal a 2-0 advantage.
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Arsenal's youngest Champions League scorer since 2005 — Nigerian Nwaneri makes double history
17-year-old Nigerian youngster Ethan Nwaneri shone like a star for Arsenal in the historic Champions League clash against PSV, breaking records and joining club legend Fabregas in Gunners' UCL history.
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The 17-year-old has been crucial in softening the blow of Bukayo Saka's long-term absence and Cole is amazed by his talent at such a young age.
“For me, he is so good,” Cole told TNT Sports.
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“I think he is going to be an absolute genius. I think he is the most exciting footballer in England and maybe Europe. What he is doing is incredible,” he said.
Nwaneri has improved steadily on a weekly basis, contributing 8 goals and 2 assists in 27 appearances across all competitions for Mikel Arteta's men this season.
Up next for the Gunners is a trip to Old Trafford to take on struggling Manchester United.