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Daniel Orme

Eddie Nketiah responds to Thierry Henry pressure after "unbelievable" Arsenal shirt swap

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is determined to leave his own stamp on the iconic No. 14 shirt at the Emirates Stadium.

The Hale End academy graduate, 23, signed a new contract in North London last week, with his previous deal set to expire this summer. Alongside his extension, Nketiah was also handed a fresh squad number as he swapped from 30 to 14 - a legendary number previously worn by Highbury hero Thierry Henry.

Some have criticised this decision given Nketiah's track record in front of goal, with former Tottenham star Jamie O'Hara claiming that it was “unbelievable” before Laura Woods silenced his claims.

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