
Long before Arsenal’s celebratory 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, when there was a very different kind of noise over Noni Madueke, Mikel Arteta spoke to the player about that initial response to his signing. Back in the summer, over 5,000 fans had signed a #NoToMadueke petition following Arsenal’s interest in the Chelsea winger.
“Pzzzzt, I’ll go for it,” Madueke said. “I can’t wait to put that shirt on and play for you guys.”