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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rachel Steinberg

Eddie Nketiah goal can only give Arsenal striker ‘more confidence’ over role in team, says Mikel Arteta

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Eddie Nketiah was utterly unfazed by the pressure of replacing injured striker Gabriel Jesus in Arsenal’s 3-1 Boxing Day comeback win over West Ham, said boss Mikel Arteta.

Nketiah netted the third goal in the Gunners’ return to Premier League action, which also marked the 23-year-old’s first start of the season after his Brazilian team-mate sustained a knee injury during the World Cup.

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