The coach lavished praise on Arsenal scorer Ethan Nwaneri after the teenager scored his first Premier League goal for the Gunners. Nwaneri, at just 17 years and 247 days, became Arsenal’s second-youngest Premier League scorer, second only to club legend Fabregas, who achieved the feat at 17 years and 113 days against Blackburn Rovers in 2004. The prodigious midfielder showcased his talent by calmly finishing Raheem Sterling’s well-timed cutback, securing his first goal in England’s top tier.
After the match, Arteta didn’t hold back in his praise for the young midfielder.
"He is the second youngest [Premier League goalscorer] in our history," Arteta told Match of the Day. "That's a story in itself. He's brave. You see the reaction of fans and they were singing 'he's one of our own'. I think we have to put brick by brick and make sure the cement doesn't get dry."