The young striker had a huge impact on the game, coming off the bench and scoring to put the Gunners 2-1 in front. They could not hold onto that lead, however, and had to settle for a point after Palhinha's late strike.
Nketiah had started the other two games in the Premier League this season, but had to be satisfied with a bench role on Saturday, making his point when coming on.
Rumours of an injury to the striker are wide of the mark, football.london understands, however, with the striker suffering no ill effects during his cameo appearance.
The frontman conducted media interviews after the game and football.london understands the rumour of an injury was wide of the mark.
Mikel Arteta was particularly happy with the Hale Ender after the game, despite his obvious disappointment at the result. "He looks a real threat at the moment," Arteta said of the striker. "He’s in a good moment, he’s full of confidence. I saw it straight away when I told him he was coming in the second half the fire in the eyes. He’s got an eye for goal and the way he finished the action was top."
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