Arsenal fans were full of praise for Eddie Nketiah as the striker came up with a huge goal late in the game to beat rivals Manchester United. It came after a hectic clash between the two sides, where plenty of quality was on display as proceedings ended 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.
Marcus Rashford kicked the scoring off, finishing a long-range strike after winning the ball back high up in the opposition's half. The Gunners hit back soon after as a searching cross found Nketiah at the back post, evading his marker to head the ball into the back of the net.
The home side turned the tide in the second half as Bukayo Saka scored his own wonder strike from the edge of the box, taking the lead in the clash for the first time. The game took another twist and turn as one-time Arsenal transfer target Lisandro Martinez scored a header from a corner shortly after.
READ MORE: Bukayo Saka completes Sky Sports challenge as Arsenal ace scores wonderstrike against Man United
The game was so frantic that there was always going to be one chance for either side, it was about whether they could take it when it arrived. That opportunity happened to fall for the league leaders as Oleksandr Zinchenko played a cross into Martin Odegaard around the penalty spot.
The captain struck the ball into the ground and it seemed as though David de Gea could've been equal to it, but it was Nketiah that provided an extra touch to divert it into the net and win the game. Arsenal fans were ecstatic on social media, both with the striker and the win.
@Zubairgunner: "Eddie Nketiah made me forget who Gabriel Jesus was."
@trev14_: "I’ve been telling man about Nketiah for YEARS Fam. Vindication"
@Rozzi_98: "Eddie Nketiah, take a bow son. Absolute massive winning goal. He's stepped up to the plate big time."
@FromTartaras: "Nketiah owns this league."
@Isco_gimba: "Eddie Nketiah sorry I doubted you."
@Moohersi007: "Your defense in trouble Nketiah in the room."
READ NEXT
Mikel Arteta guaranteed to be without five Arsenal stars vs Man Utd after transfer announcement
Arsenal vs Manchester United simulated to get a Premier League score prediction
Alexis Sanchez makes it clear who he's supporting in Arsenal vs Man United with emotional post
Find the footballs on the football.london website to win cash prize, vouchers and TV worth £3,000
Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium
