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Arsenal's new striker? Mikel Arteta makes stunning claim about emerging youngster becoming Gunners' star centre forward

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<p>Nwaneri, who has been a revelation for the Gunners this season, has primarily played as one of the team’s No. 8s in midfield but is being touted for a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/big-player-martin-odegaard-reveals-how-he-s-taken-unbelievable-ethan-nwaneri-under-his-wing-arsenal/blta596e2b708132179" target="_blank">potential role leading the attack.</a> The teenager’s breakout season has seen him score four goals despite playing in a deeper role, solidifying his place in Arsenal’s first-team squad, with three of them coming in the Carabao Cup. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking about the promising academy graduate, Arteta <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mikel-arteta-control-career-arsenal-ethan-nwaneri-17-year-old-first-premier-league-goal/bltffa7a121d4b8d639" target="_blank">expressed his belief</a> in Nwaneri’s adaptability and stated: "Ethan can play as a right attacking midfielder, a left attacking midfielder. He can play as a right winger and there is another position I think he can develop into - No9. He has got the goal in front of him and he looks at the goal and he has a tremendous ability to put the ball in the back of the net.”</p>

WHAT ARTETA SAID

<p>Nwaneri’s first senior goals came in emphatic fashion, as he scored twice in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mikel-arteta-stunned-arsenal-ethan-nwaneri-backs-dictate-progress-impressive-carabao-cup/blt55348098f5fce5d0" target="_blank">Arsenal’s 5-1 victory over Bolton</a> in the Carabao Cup third round. In November, the 17-year-old took another major step by scoring his first Premier League goal against Nottingham Forest, showcasing his knack for delivering the goods in crucial games.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Nwaneri’s rise through Arsenal’s ranks has been nothing short of extraordinary. At just 17, he is already proving to be a valuable asset for the north London side. His ability to adapt to multiple roles on the pitch, coupled with his composure in front of goal, has marked him as a player with immense potential. He is expected to feature in Arsenal's Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, a game where Arteta might continue to explore the youngster’s versatility.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal's new striker? Mikel Arteta makes stunning claim about emerging youngster becoming Gunners' star centre forward | Goal.com

Mikel Arteta made a stunning claim about Ethan Nwaneri as the Arsenal boss shared his belief that the teenager could transform into a striker. 