Arsenal's strength in depth was in full display on Thursday night as they impressed in their Europa League clash against Bodo/Glimt at the Emirates Stadium. The Norwegian team are no stranger to European upsets, having beaten the likes of AS Roma 6-1 last season, but came against an imperious home side in the first half.
That was all while Mikel Arteta made eight changes to his starting team that played against Tottenham in the North London Derby last time out. Some stars who are struggling for minutes in the Premier League made appearances, with the likes of Rob Holding, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney all named to start.
Amongst those starting was striker Eddie Nketiah, who is trying to impress to earn more minutes since signing his new contract in the summer. "As a player everyone wants to play football," he said in a press conference ahead of Arsenal's Europa League group stage clash. "My aim is to be starting and helping the team, but I respect the coach’s decision.
