Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard is delighted for Eddie Nketiah after scoring in their 3-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Monday.
The 23-year-old, who has been tipped to the replace injured Gabriel Jesus put up an impressive display to help the Gunners extend their lead at the top of the league table.
West Ham took the lead against the run of play through Said Benrahma who smashed a confident penalty down the middle. Bukayo Saka bagged the equaliser. Gabriel Martinelli put the hosts ahead before Nketiah sealed the points for Mikel Arteta’s side
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“It was a great goal. I think the whole build up was good and the way he turns in the box and the finish,” Odegaard said in his post-match interview
“I’m really, really happy for him to come in and do a performance like this. So, so happy for him.”
Nketiah lasted the entire duration of the game at the Emirates stadium.
He has made 20 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal this season, scored four goals and provided one assist.