“Something unique that he’s got that I really liked from the beginning is his ability to take the ball in tight areas, to escape a little bit like Jack Wilshere used to do,” Arteta said on Monday when asked about Nwaneri. “The personality he has he trains with us like he trains with the Under-18s, Under-16s. And I love that in a player.
“He’s got that thing between his teeth as well that he wants to show every single day how good he is and impress people. When you have someone like that you have to give him hope as well.
Ethan Nwaneri after scoring five for Arsenal Under-18s against Crewe.
“It was a really important moment for us because we really wanted to keep him. I think it was a strong sign for him (making his Premier League debut) that this was his place to keep developing.”
Wilshere was one of the most inventive midfielders in England after breaking into the Arsenal team. His dribbling ability got the Gunners out of numerous tricky situations and his close control was encapsulated best by his 2013/14 Match of the Day Goal of the Season against Norwich, combining with Olivier Giroud for a memorable effort.
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